The opening chords of a synthesizer blare from my car speaker followed by the powerful voice of Kate Bush. The radio reads “Running Up That Hill,” a song that was …
Scarlett Khanbeigi
The Psychology Behind Comfort Media
Opening up the Netflix app, my face is immediately lit by the glow of hundreds of unwatched movies staring up at me. After scrolling through every imaginable genre, searching for …
The Seasons of My Childhood
Apple cider in a cup Scratching from the hay Playing heads up, seven up On a rainy day Breathing in the Christmas tree My senses filled with pine A hundred …
The Goldfish
Spinning ‘round and ‘round Lungs desperate for some air She feels like she could drown Wishing they wouldn’t stare The loneliness is sinking in Her words escape like bubbles Swimming …
Your Nose Knows Nostalgia: Why Smells Trigger Memories
An apple pie crisps to a golden brown in the oven, as the delicious aroma of sugary dough, soft apple slices, and spicy cinnamon waft through the air of the …
The Rise of Vintage Fashion
On July 17, 2020, Princess Beatrice glided down the aisle of All Saints Chapel in an elegant wedding gown originally created by Norman Hartnell for her grandmother Queen Elizabeth II …
The Orange Lutheran Marching Band
For the first time in two years, the Orange Lutheran marching band has finally been able to resume performing and competing. Working tirelessly since the end of summer on recording …
Memories of a Springtime Picnic
The gingham blanket draped over the dewy morning grass Protected by the shade of a dull, brown straw hat Sparkling water bubbling in a bottle made of glass Drinking in …
Are You Allowed to Have Sugar?
Although this might seem like an innocent question, it is one that diabetics face every day: are you allowed to have sugar? When one thinks of the word “diabetes,” they …