The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (starting 1848) has always been of interest to me. While people might recognize Ophelia by John Everett Millais or The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse, there were also many women artists who were a part of the movement. Emma Sandys, born in 1843, was the sister of Frederick Sandys,…… Read more »
Fall ’20
The Vote: Why Yours Matters
As tomorrow, election day 2020, draws near, some people may still be deciding whether or not it is worth it to stand in a long line to vote. Does it really matter? Will my one vote really impact the outcome? While many might say, no…I am here to tell you, YES! First off, not everyone…… Read more »
The Vote: Pay Attention to All Levels of Your Ballot
Voting is not where our citizenship should start and end, but it is one way to shape the world and the future as you hope to see it. This election feels particularly special to me since 2020 is the women’s suffrage centennial. Despite this, though, there are still far too many people in this country—and,…… Read more »
Ten Books, Movies, and TV Shows for Halloween
Seeing that Halloween is tomorrow, it seems fitting to talk about all things spooky. To prepare, I have been reading and watching lots of scary content. Here is a list of some wonderfully haunting films and books to get in the holiday spirit! 1.The Haunting, Netflix anthology series If you love intense and detailed stories…… Read more »
The Vote: PACE and the Big Ten Voting Challenge
Hi all! My name is Ana Caballero, and I am currently a senior at IU’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and International Studies with a minor in Spanish. This semester I have had the privilege to work with the PACE (Political and Civic Engagement) Department…… Read more »
Need a Boost? Ways to Stay Positive During the Pandemic
When the campus shut down last year and everyone was sent home, I thought that maybe I would finally be able to take a little bit of a breather from the stressful academic semester… I was completely wrong. The semester became more stressful, and it felt like the scary news of the Coronavirus would never…… Read more »
What We Do in the Shadows
If you’re in need of a spooky pick-me-up, look no further: FX’s vampire mockumentary series, What We Do in the Shadows, has got you covered. Not to be confused with the 2014 movie of the same name, this series has two ten-episode seasons to date, and it follows the hijinks of four Staten Island vampires…… Read more »
Need a Boost? The Power of Positive Thinking
If you’re like me, you may have noticed that your energy and focus are not quite what they used to be. The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us in ways we could never have predicted. These challenges have sparked rapid changes in the way we live, especially professionally and socially, with many companies offering WFH options…… Read more »
Art in All: Seeing Beauty in the Forgotten
To many, abandoned spaces like the one pictured above would be considered an eyesore. To me, I see a beautiful space that acts as a time capsule for our cultural past. In the past year, I discovered urban exploring videos on YouTube. A lot of the time, these videos tried to amplify the spookiness…… Read more »
The Chalk Art Festival
This week IU hosted its’ first Chalk Art Festival on campus, and it was a great way to showcase the arts outside in the beautiful fall weather. This event was creative, and it provided connection, community, and joy for everyone in that space, which was cool to experience. My favorite aspects of the event were…… Read more »