This week I wanted to write about comfort food because I just made it through to the other side of a terrible cold; a battle that is the worst to fight when you're in college. The word ‘comfort food’, defined as foods that provide “consolation or a feeling of well-being” by Comfort Food: A review, does cover a general list of foods that usually comfort people, like ice cream or … [Read more...] about Foods that Soothe the Soul
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The Origin & Art of SPANGLISH
There is an art in speaking Spanglish. In order to speak Spanglish one must fully understand and be aware of both languages. Spanglish is the ability to intertwine Spanish and English seamlessly. Not only is Spanglish the merging of two languages, it is also the merging of two cultures. The origins of Spanglish, stem from the time the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. … [Read more...] about The Origin & Art of SPANGLISH
SDA Preview: The Shakespeares
The School of Dramatic Arts has quite an undertaking this semester in the form of three very different Shakespeare plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello, and A Winter’s Tale. The first a comedy, the second a tragedy, and the third somewhere in between, these plays offer quite a range of the Poet’s work and life. Each play comes with its individual challenges and benefits, … [Read more...] about SDA Preview: The Shakespeares
A Dark Twist on Capitalism Brings Out the Consequences of Identity Loss
Commonly known as the land of opportunity, the United States has long-since boasted the seemingly limitless ceiling of its capitalist economy and promised that people of all backgrounds can achieve their dreams here through hard work and determination. While the incentive to achieve a better life has brought purpose, ambition, and economic success to the lives of many … [Read more...] about A Dark Twist on Capitalism Brings Out the Consequences of Identity Loss
An Optical Approach to Sleep
“Americans spent an estimated $41 billion on sleep aids and remedies in 2015, and that’s expected to grow to $52 billion by 2020,” declared BBC researcher Natana Raj (1). The success of this massive sleep industry speaks volumes about the amount of rest that people are getting. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over … [Read more...] about An Optical Approach to Sleep