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"I am now 20 years old and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, I can’t help but think about just how much these two spectacular women have shaped me throughout all of the phases of my life." - Photo via Sophia Fandino

Fandino: Proud to be a “mom’s girl”

Sophia Fandino April 17, 2024

I didn’t really grow up with a present father in my life, so in retrospect, the only parent I actually had was my mom.  My mom is quite literally Superwoman in my eyes and has been since I was...

"One, Oliver, has fallen into an obsessive love for Felix. Or two, that he is extremely envious of him. The lines between love and resentment become deeply blurred, leaving the audience with quite the confusion, and it’s important to note that the distinction is never really made clear in the film." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Breaking down the dark twists of “Saltburn”: A rollercoaster of obsession & deceit

Sophia Fandino February 21, 2024

Since its release on Nov. 17, 2023, “Saltburn” has quite literally broken the internet, and for good reason. Since then, the film has already been nominated for “Best Picture” at the Critics Choice...

"So for all of my single ladies out there this year, I want you to step into your power and reflect on the love that surrounds you on a daily basis." - News Editor / Madison Miller

Miller: Valentines Day when you’re single isn’t bad, maybe your attitude is

Madison Miller February 14, 2024

I’ve found that when Valentine's Day rolls around every year, social media channels flood with posts of happy couples–and the not-so-happy single people who seem to be quite angry about the fact that...

"As I have grown older and have an understanding of the concept of love in the different elements that it encompasses, I consider love to be sacrificial above all else." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Gil: Love’s valuable lessons

Erik Gil February 14, 2024

With Valentine's Day, we all think the concept of love revolves around romance. Thinking of your significant other. Planning on where you will have dinner or planning out your next date. But what about...

“Anyone but you” is not only quick-witted and fueled with love but it is also extremely relatable to the audience. " - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

From awkward encounters to fake relationships: “Anyone But You” delivers a hilarious twist to modern Rom-Coms

Christa Borino February 1, 2024

Everyone knows the awkwardness of one-night stands turned bad, the jealousy of seeing someone you love with someone else, and the crazy emotions and actions that come with it. Most importantly, everyone...

"In a world where heteronormativity persists, individuals often resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms to grapple with repressed sexuality and associated traumas." - Photo via Adobe Stock.

Harmon: Love, loneliness, & liberation; heteronormativity and homophobia in gay culture

Al Harmon January 24, 2024

I lost my virginity late one chilly autumn night during my sophomore year of college. It wasn't particularly noteworthy, I won't go into too much detail. It transpired as many other gay men might have...

"You could never keep stare long enough but needed to keep staring to find out why you couldn't," from the story Call Me By Your Name. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

“Call Me by Your Name” by André Aciman: An exploration of obsessive infatuation

Al Harmon October 23, 2023

I have been putting off reading for a while and have just now started getting through my never-ending TBR (to be read) list. But after putting it off for months, I eventually read a book that I had been...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek shares her thoughts on maintaining a healthy relationship with your significant other during the age of social media. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: Maintaining a Romantic Relationship in the age of Social Media

Elizabeth Jasek March 8, 2022

I was born in the wrong era to be a hopeless romantic. The 1950s is where I belong, where boys would ask my father for permission to take me out on a date to the movies and milkshakes afterward, and promise...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek shares her thoughts regarding the way that Valentine's Day is celebrated. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Jasek: Taking a Different Look at Valentine’s Day

Elizabeth Jasek February 15, 2022

Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to love, flowers and chocolate, was earlier this week. I must say that I feel as though it is truly the most overrated holiday to be celebrated, for various reasons.  Valentine’s...

Senior Maranda Jo Shinn provides loving advice in a letter she writes for herself. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Shinn: A Letter to Myself

Maranda Jo Shinn October 20, 2021

Dear You, Your goals are simple: Wake up. Manage your diabetes. Be the best person, student and kid you can. Find ways to avoid what makes you feel upset. Surround yourself with positive influences...

The Whit staff writer Mya Calderon talks about her love of tattoos. Pictured is her fourth tattoo. - Photo / Mya Calderon

Calderon: Love at First Buzz

Mya Calderon October 6, 2021

The cool chair hit my skin, feeling as if I just laid in a pile of snow. Except, I was sweating. The anticipation of what was to come spiked my adrenaline.  The man asked me, “Are you sure you’re...

Staff writer Owen O'Brien discusses the special connection of raising his kitten, Levi. - Photo courtesy of Owen O'Brien

O’Brien: Raising Levi

Owen O'Brien September 29, 2021

After receiving my second Pfizer dose, I didn’t expect to come home with a living creature.  I was stopped at a red light, 40 miles away from home, when a lady approached my car, motioned for...

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