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In love with Paris Baguette

Hello fellow foodies! When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of desserts. Valentine’s Day screams chocolate-covered strawberries, candy hearts, and red velvet.

The stories we want to hear are not written on paper

I constantly think back to Alumni Weekend. 

It was the beginning of my term, and I was being introduced to alumni whom the past Editor-in-Chief already knew very well.

What I learned about leadership by not being in charge

Before starting my co-op, I had seen all kinds of leaders — from people who ran meetings by yelling the loudest, to people who barely raised their voice but somehow still commanded the room.

In preparation for Wuthering Heights

Whenever a new film attempts to adapt a beloved classic in literature, an angel gets their wings and bookworms gain another title to add to their TBR list.

Revisiting Renoir in the age of excess

Valentine’s Day feels like the most confusing holiday. It juxtaposes superficial acts of endearment and very traditional, healthy methods of courageous intimacy in a way that’s both condescending and admirable.

10 First Dates, Single Seniority

This past year, I have gone on 10 first dates with the complete intention of remaining single. This may seem counterproductive, but in a society where we barely interact with people outside of our close circles, I took on this “challenge” as a way to better understand how our generation navigates dating generally, especially when it comes to meeting strangers.

La La Land: a love story about letting go

Before watching the movie, La La Land seemed like another romantic movie of bright colors, beautiful music, and two people falling in love in Los Angeles.

Valentine’s day, but make it long distance

I have always been a bit of a “romantic.” I love making gifts for my friends and family, and showing them special ways to say I love you.

Love is all around

I grew up in a home that celebrated everything. Every Christmas was a celebration, every Easter was an egg hunt, every Halloween was a full decked out (not scary at all) haunted house.