Tomo-chan is a Girl is an ongoing rom-com anime about a high school tomboy in love with her childhood best friend, Jun, who does not see her as a girl. Throughout season one, Tomo tries to find ways to become more girly, with the help of her girlfriends. Tomo and Jun met when Jun moved […]
Author: BREANNA GUINTA
Is Money All There Is To Life?
There’s this saying, “Money is not everything, but everything is money.” Money is needed to buy clothes, food, entertainment, education, etc. Without money, you can’t survive.Some argue that money does not buy happiness, but that depends on the individual. Money does not buy happiness, but it helps your happiness. From personal experience, I believe individuals […]
What do Professors do Outside of the Classroom?
In my Language and Community class, Courtney Werner, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition, assigned a semester-long project to complete an internship of 15 hours. The internship should be a career we would be interested in pursuing after college. Since I am interested in becoming a college professor, this was the perfect opportunity to […]
Mexican Gothic by Silva Moreno-Garcia:An Absolute Page-Turner
I took the opportunity to assess my bookshelf in hopes of finding a good read that could occupy me this spring break. Ultimately, I settled on Mexican Gothic by Silva Moreno-Garcia, and, boy, am I happy I did. Just to preface the hype, here’s a brief synopsis: the story is set in 1950s Mexico. The […]
Spring Break Travel Destinations in the Tri-State Area
Spring break is right around the corner! After getting through midterm exams and stressful homework assignments, it’s time to take a much-needed break. Here are some travel ideas within the tri-state area that are both fun and budget-friendly. Sandy HookAbout 30 minutes away from campus, Sandy Hook is a beautiful, must-see destination in New Jersey. […]
First Impressions of Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
For months, social media has buzzed about the novel Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. I finally got around to giving it a read; my timing aligned well, as February was Black History Month. Though I have yet to complete the book, I have enough to form a first impression of what I have read so far. […]
Who’s Responsible for Your Busy Schedule?
Most college students have had at least two or more assignments due on the same day. This makes it increasingly difficult for students to get work done on time, especially with other classes, extracurricular activities, work, and life in general. However, as a college student, you come to expect that after one assignment is finished, […]
Prioritizing Self-Care This Semester
It’s easy for students to get so caught up in their schoolwork that they forget to take care of themselves. We are at the point in the semester where work is starting to pile on, leaving us with less and less free time for self-care. While it may feel like school should take precedent over […]
Anime’s Growing Presence in Pop Culture
When I was younger, especially while in middle school, I spent my days immersing myself in the world of anime. Although I distanced myself from the genre as I grew up, I gave it another shot during the COVID-19 pandemic in which I was reminded of my love for the genre. Now, it’s all I […]
Flying Solo this Holiday
It’s already the second month of 2023, which brings with it the next big holiday of the year: Valentine’s Day. Often associated with a plethora of flowers, chocolate hearts, and giant stuffed bears, Valentine’s Day is widely considered an opportunity to shower your romantic partner with gifts, attention, and love. However, not everyone is in […]