Way back in 1896, the Swiss scientist Rudolf Albert von Koelliker coined the term “axon” to describe the thin cable of a nerve cell that transmits electrical pulses away from the body of the cell.
The Stute
Many crime films are about the lowly protagonist trying to get in. The Gentlemen is about what it costs when a kingpin tries to cash out and leave the business.
The Victorian Language of Flowers was used for decades to relay feelings that people had a hard time expressing or were too embarrassed to share.
I used to bring books to sleepovers and birthday parties when I was younger, sometimes not to read, but to hold in case some social catastrophe happened, like a lucky charm hidden in my sleeping bag that I didn’t want to reveal.
Freshman year, I turned off Find My Friends for my mom. She noticed within an hour, even though she lives hundreds of miles away and couldn’t have done a thing if I needed her.
As a woman, I find it really inspirational to see many talented girls express themselves through music. A lot of my close friends sing, play instruments, or produce and write their own songs, and I’m truly impressed by how much creativity and artistry they put into their work.
The pressure to socialize and get involved on campus is REAL. Words cannot describe the hardship of managing classes, homework, routine, clubs, sports, and on top of that, social life.
September at a tech school comes with an unmistakable shift in atmosphere. Suddenly, lecture hall attire swaps from oversized hoodies to fancy blazers, library printers churn out stacks of resumes, and the air is thick with elevator pitches practiced under breath.
In part because it was such a busy week for me, and because I am not always great at planning ahead, this week’s column will be a semi-coherent mishmash of thoughts on “balancing” a busy schedule and staying sane through the stress and sleep deprivation.
The second you walk into The Brick, the red brick walls, rustic decor, and warm atmosphere make you feel like you stepped into a warm, cozy cabin.