By: Kirsten Nyakoe “Merry Christmas!” A chorus of voices shout as I walk in. My eyes widen as I take in the atmosphere of the room. Everyone’s faces are filled …
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relating to one’s own culture, studying experiences in other cultures, investigating history, and uncovering the underlying richness of humanity
Where the Earth Waits (Stories of a Paratrooper Trainee)
By: Madeline Pratt A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing a close family member of mine, Richard Manning, to hear his story firsthand. He enlisted himself …
The Lineage and Legacy of Thanksgiving
By: Ava O’Donnell Autumn endures as a time of resettlement and harvest for humanity. Many countries celebrate holidays similar to Thanksgiving in this season, from South Korea’s Chuseok harvest festival …
Season of Thankfulness By: Alexis Jensen
November is a time where families and friends come together to celebrate Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It’s a time to remember all the gifts God has given and to …
The Taste of Hands
There’s a Korean word my halmoni(grandma) always used when she cooked for me: son-mat. Quite literally translating to “the taste of hand”. It describes that indefinable quality and the unique …
Words Heard ‘Round the World
By: Kirsten Nyakoe Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Asante. ありがとう. 谢谢. شكراً. All mean the same thing and are fairly straightforward. Showing thankfulness verbally is easy enough; most people do it …
United Through Traditions
Holiday tensions run high as each family prepares to host family or friends. Whether guests overstay their welcome or dinner arguments ensue, the holidays are sure to bring pressure. However …
Education for Underserved Communities
Although education is frequently referred to as the “great equalizer”, it is more of a privilege than a right for underprivileged communities. All across the globe, millions of children and …
What Makes The Substance So Terrifying?
By: Skyler Loritz GHOSTS! DEMONS! GRAVEYARDS! DUST BUNNIES! Did I scare you? Horror movies stereotypically revolve around spirits, the dead, and all things creaky, rusty, or webbed, creating a prominently …
Sonder
By: Mary Jane Pfaff I am not special; neither are you. And that’s okay. Proceeding the post war optimism of the mid 20th century, the cultural messaging of the 1990s/2000s …