I am thankful for a lot of things. I am thankful to be alive. I was reading The Week recently. The “World at a Glance” is never really sunshine and …
Experiences
personal experiences, reflections, and musings upon what comprises one’s own identity
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 …
OLu’s Service Clubs Spread Thanksgiving Hope
By: Zahra El Kara As November Settles in and Orange Lutheran leans toward a season of gratitude, several student-led service clubs have taken initiative with projects that are rooted in …
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 …
5 Video Games that Celebrate Thankfulness
November is finally here, and with it, the start of the holiday season. What better way to get in the mood than to play a video game all about thankfulness? …
Once I’m Done
By: Ella Jenkins I stare at the floor in contemplation. I stare at the floor and wait for you. I flip my head and stare at the ceiling. I stare …
The Rain
By: Jessie Hoggatt I love the rain I hate how it understands me Falling softly one day or violently the next Just like my thoughts Just like my pain The …
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 …
Nancy Andeel: Behind the “Sings” of Olu Theatre
By: Anne Wilkinson The soundtracks for musicals such as Xanadu and Grease are so fun and iconic, and they need a good vocal director to teach them. For the past …



