Epilepsy: A Brother’s Perspective
“Sometime in the morning a couple of years ago,” Connor Roane began. “My dad came out and found [my brother] … seizing on the laundry room floor. It lasted for […]
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College Cooking: Taco Soup
Everyone loves tacos, so why not make tacos into a warm soup? That’s exactly what we did using a recipe inspired by Pampered Chef. Soup Ingredients Oil: 3 tablespoons of […]
Foods You Didn’t Know Were Developed by Native Americans
About three-fifths of the world’s crops started with the Native Americans. Without them and the Columbian Exchange, there would be no staples like squash, beans, or corn. Corn is the […]
Epilepsy: Leah’s Story
In July 2019, everything changed for seven-year-old Leah Ehrenstrom. The Ehrenstrom family was on a flight from Rome to London. The plan was to get to London and board a […]
Weekly Reads: Salt to the Sea
If you read the last weekly recommendation “Ashes in the Snow,” then you won’t want to miss author Ruta Sepetys’ second journey. In this book, “Salt to the Sea” gives […]
RISE Institute Volunteer Fair Opportunities
The RISE Volunteer Fair took place online on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 and spotlighted various local organizations looking for volunteers. The pandemic was tough for our community, and many […]
College Cooking: “Squid Game” Dalgona Candy
Everyone is in on the new hype surrounding “Squid Game.” If you haven’t watched the South Korean drama, you have probably at least seen references to it on TikTok and […]
Why You Need an Academic Concentration
Did you know there’s a way to commit to a field of study in a low-stakes environment and few repercussions if you decide the study isn’t for you? Academic concentrations […]
Epilepsy: My Story
Epilepsy, otherwise known as seizure disorder, is a disorder in which nerve cells are disturbed in the brain, causing seizures. Approximately one in 26 people within the United States will […]
An Overview of Corn Silk Tea
The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products […]
Your Guide to Dealing with Procrastination
We’re just over a month into Fall Quarter, and at least for the classes I’m in, that means that there have been midterm exams. That has exposed a problem that […]
EPIC: The TikTok Musical
You may think that Homer’s Odyssey is a distant cry from what’s popular now. All the TikTok dances and trends are way more interesting than a 12,109 line epic, right? […]
Weekly Reads: Ashes in the Snow
Trigger Warning: This book contains horrific cruelty and sexual content. A New York Times Bestseller “Between Shades of Gray” now renamed “Ashes in the Snow” is a novel about World […]
Artist Interview: Camille Bloom
Camille Bloom is an English teacher turned internationally-touring singer-songwriter. Originally from Spokane, she is currently based in Luxembourg, teaching music full-time to adults and youth. Her music is filled with […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: An Overview
Feeling down recently? You are not the only one. As we head into colder weather and shorter days, it is common to feel isolated and depressed. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) […]
College Cooking: Chocolate Lava Cake
A dense fudgy flavor with the perfect ratio of liquid chocolate to spongy cake, chocolate lava cake is a half-baked cake with a runny center. Despite that, it is perfectly […]
Tips for Living with Roommates
Moving away for college often means living with roommates for the first time. This can be a difficult transition and will likely require some lifestyle changes. Here are some tips […]
Danganronpa: A Death Game
The breakout popularity of Netflix’s “Squid Game” interested me greatly because death games are uncommon in Western media. In “Squid Game,” competitors are gathered together and “forced” into games where […]
Sweet Potatoes: A Historical Overview
Sweet potatoes are deeply rooted in Black culture and food. Over the past couple of years, sweet potatoes have become more popular due to their health benefits that white potatoes […]
Your Guide to Choosing a Major
“Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose.” — Oprah Winfrey It’s easier said than done, Oprah. Many of us don’t know what we want to do with […]