Since the turn of the 21st century, attendance at arts activities across the country has been on a steady decline. In 2002, the National Endowment of the Arts reported that 76.3% of adults participated in the arts at least once a year. By 2022, that number dropped to 47.9%. Although the lingering effects of the… Read more »
A Few Thoughts on Passion, Pushing Yourself, and Refusing to Quit
In late August of last year, as I began my senior year at IU, I nearly quit the O’Neill Honors Program. Staring down the barrel of writing a research thesis on top of balancing other coursework, extracurriculars, and trying to enjoy my last year in Bloomington, I was filled with trepidation and doubt. I’m not… Read more »