When I was younger, one of my favorite activities was making “magic potions.” Cherry-scented shampoo, vanilla perfume, and hand soap were not exactly mystical substances, but when paired with the unlimited imagination of a couple of 9-year-olds, possibilities were endless.
Posts published in “Opinion”
I’m writing this column straight out of Bwe Kafe on the corner of 10th and Washington. I come here often to do homework, hang with friends, and write Stute articles.
I love all sorts of music but there will always be a special place in my heart for French music. Over the last few years, as I have expanded my music taste, French artists always seem to find their way into my queue.
There’s something about winter semester that makes internship anxiety louder. Maybe it’s the flood of LinkedIn announcements. Maybe it’s the group chat messages about who “heard back.”
As a brief interruption to Jiya’s usual updates on the inner workings of the paper and fancy Editor-in-Chief (EIC) responsibilities, I’m stepping in this week to sidebar.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro follows Klara, an android who dreams about being able to see the sun. She is an AF, or artificial friend, stuck in a department store, available for purchase but continuously waiting for that moment.
In my house, leftovers were wrapped carefully. Emotions were not.
Long after the conversation fades, after chairs scrape back and plates are cleared, it remains — untouched or barely eaten.
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.
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.
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.