I painted my nails on Sunday and by the middle of the week, they were badly chipped, the skin around my nails having been picked over until raw. It seems like during finals week, everyone’s thrown off their game.
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Freshman Focus: 6 Times I Was Proven Wrong About the “College Experience” In the First Quarter
This article was originally published in the print version of the Northwestern Chronicle! Before I came to college, my expectations were molded by what my friends told me, what I saw on social media, and what I learned from watching girly movies. I heard stories of late-night pizza and ramen, saw pictures of lavish formals,Continue reading “Freshman Focus: 6 Times I Was Proven Wrong About the “College Experience” In the First Quarter”
Thanksgiving Break Thoughts Part 1: Routine, Card Games, and the Old Days
A few months ago, my parents and I were discussing flight schedules; I was adamant about just staying on campus over the two-day break my university had allotted the students. Those two days don’t justify spending a small fortune for the plane ticket home! I’ll be back home two weeks after Thanksgiving for my WinterContinue reading “Thanksgiving Break Thoughts Part 1: Routine, Card Games, and the Old Days”
Spread Out Too Thin.
I’m ankle deep when I should be up to my chest I want to immerse myself in you but I’m afraid that I’ll lean in and find out that you’re nothing but an imprint See, I’ve tried this before but I made a big mistake.
“I Dare You To Relax”: Another Bath-time Playlist
As if you needed another one… Immerse yourself in slow, drawn-out lyrics. I dare you to relax.
The One Super Mundane Change in My Routine that Helped Relieve My Stress
If you read this blog, then you may know that I am not very passionate about math and science. I’ve never found much joy in thinking in numbers rather than ideas and concepts. Recently I made a very small switch in my life that has so far, made a large difference in the way thatContinue reading “The One Super Mundane Change in My Routine that Helped Relieve My Stress”
I’m a Writer, and I’m Proud.
There’s no shame in calling yourself a writer. There’s a difference between that and identifying as a writer, and I also don’t think there’s anything with the latter. If you don’t call yourself one, how will you ever become one? You have to embody that mindset and personality and then develop a habit.
Winter From the Perspective of a Southerner
As an Atlantan, I’ve tangentially experienced winter, at best. Every few years, it flurries repeatedly for a few days before finally sticking, and then we get a half an inch or so. But we freak out. School shuts down for weeks at a time, the highways are littered with abandoned cars, and all hell breaks loose.Continue reading “Winter From the Perspective of a Southerner”
How to Get Away With Murder: The Midseason Finale That Created As Many Questions As It Answered
Warning: HUGE SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD! Anyone else glued to their seat during the midseason finale of How to Get Away With Murder? I thought so.
DMK Burger & Fish: Gourmet Comfort Food Makes Me Happy
DMK! What does it stand for, you ask? No one knows! Just kidding. My guess is that it stands for David (Morton) – Michael Kornick, the co-owners of the DMK restaurant company.
Cat Zhang 