This winter has been cold. The East Coast (and many other parts of the US and beyond) have been frost-bitten by multiple winter storms. It’s not fun. One of the only good things about a snow storm is the feeling…
Last Minute Gifts for the Pop-Culture Obsessed
Christmas is right around the corner; we’re talking ten days away! If you are anything like me, you’ve waited until the very last days to shop for your white elephants, secret santas, and siblings. No worries! There are still gifts…
Why YA Lit Matters: An Op-Ed Surrounding the Censorship of YA Novels, From a Young Adult’s Perspective
Young Adults vs. Children: Age Makes a Difference in Interpretation There is a measurable difference between children and teenagers and how they think; and while I lack the scientific data and figures to prove this point with hard-hitting and reliable…
Unsung Artists: Laura Marling
The time for summer music has come to an end. Gone are the days of the radio playing only dance tracks with catchy back-beats; fall is a time for more thoughtful songs. Quiet tunes with warm music and hopeful or…
Top 10 Mumford & Sons Songs: A List to Keep You Sane During the Hiatus
It has been two weeks since Mumford & Sons announced their hiatus to Rolling Stone Magazine. It was a little shocking for the band to announce their pause to the music-making during a time when they were sweeping the globe…
Unsung Artists: Ben Howard
We are always looking for songs. We allow ourselves to emotionally connect to a song and see our lives in other’s music and lyrics. When something significant happens or takes control of our feelings, we look for someone to sing…
Top 10 Most Awkward First Days of School
First days of school can be awkward. Wardrobe malfunctions, new classes, and new kids: starting middle, high school, or college can be the source of many anxieties. But, no matter how awkward your first day, these pop culture kids have…
