By: Tiana Dovetko Photo Credit: Orange Circle Antique shops are always something that interests me. I saw them as a quiet library of objects, with aisles and corners full of …
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relating to one’s own culture, studying experiences in other cultures, investigating history, and uncovering the underlying richness of humanity
Modern Technology and the Retro Revival
CDs, instant cameras, Tamagotchi, DVDs, the Nintendo Wii, streaming services, social media, Chat GPT, perpetual and inescapable hyper-connectivity. What happened? Over the past 20 years, technology has seen perhaps the …
Homeward
By: Madeline Pratt As little kids, we never had much of a choice when it came to our siblings. It was always: “Stop teasing your sister!” “Let …
The Greatest Gift of All
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 …
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 …