Credit: Pinterest – nolcollective.com The true hallmark of a quality garment is the narrative woven into it. But the weaving of a narrative is not always a conscious process: it is also the natural result of creating something with care and intention. When the individuals who create garments spend weeks, months and even years intricately […]
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Credit: Pinterest The allure of nightlife is, at times, the force that drives college decisions. My brother, social and honest where I am not, once told me he’d opt for community college over a traditional four-year if it weren’t for the “social aspect”—which in his case, of course, meant drinking and partying. Like many of
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As leaves were changing on a sunny afternoon on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, college student writing enthusiasts were gathered down the dark stairs of The Milk Parlor for an open mic event. The Milk Parlor is a charming local restaurant on the outskirts of campus at Virginia Tech in downtown Blacksburg, Virginia that hosted the open mic
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Learning to cope when everyone else seems to be doing everything right. I am very guilty of comparing myself to others. And aren’t we all? Even when I should feel proud of myself, I can’t help but look to my right and bristle when I see someone doing “better” than me. In resumes, clothes, looks,
Exposure is crucial to a complete education. It is the gateway to worlds otherwise unknown. University is often the first step to the real world, a person’s bridge between youth and adulthood. It is a time of vulnerability, self-discovery, and independence. Universities acknowledge the importance of diversity by attempting to curate diverse classes, promoting inclusive
