
NaNoWriMo reinvigorates writer’s drive to, well, write
A soft throw blanket bundled around me. A steaming mug of decaffeinated tea. The main light in my room shut off, with only the fairy lights twinkling above my head…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
A soft throw blanket bundled around me. A steaming mug of decaffeinated tea. The main light in my room shut off, with only the fairy lights twinkling above my head…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
The young adult literary genre has blossomed into a rich assortment of stories that capture the complexity of adolescence. These stories have explored teenage identity and relationships while covering contemporary…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
On July 29, while most students were off campus, the Student Advisory Committee for the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center uncovered a piece that had been hiding in storage for…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
Strokes of vibrant paint against a blank canvas. Empty sketchbook pages tattooed with charcoal and graphite. Clay molded into familiar objects. Moments captured on camera. The various forms of visual…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
Six months ago, music would consistently flood Skinner Hall. On any given day, the sound of students practicing floated out of open windows while ensembles gathered in the recital hall…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
Like many members of my generation, I grew up watching Pixar films. When I was in kindergarten, I obsessed over “Toy Story” and “Monsters, Inc.,” watching them so many times…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
[CW: This article mentions stalking and violence.] I am no stranger to teen drama shows. Every afternoon, shrugging off my backpack and curling up in bed after another dreary day…
By Leila Raines – 2 years ago
Art is vital to humanity. Millions of people, all over the world, rely on art. Whether they are creating a piece or just examining one, art is a gateway to…
By Leila Raines – 3 years ago
The most pivotal decision in any musician’s career is their choice of instrument. That initial feeling of attraction to the instrument sparks the desire to continue exploring the music it…
By Leila Raines – 3 years ago
With last week’s release of the live-action “Lady and the Tramp” alongside the launch of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, Disney fans can now witness the iconic spaghetti date from…