photo by Kayla Childress There are many theories about how and why Valentine’s Day became a holiday. Many people today believe that Valentine’s Day was created by greeting card companies. However, Valentine’s Day was a holiday long before greeting card companies even existed. In fact, the first “Valentine’s” day was celebrated in 496, but before this, it was originally called Lupercalia. Lupercalia was a festival … Continue reading The Debated Origins of Valentine’s Day

Families and their loved ones sit closely to the t.v. watching as the ball from Times Square begins to drop. The countdown begins starting from 10, and eventually the clock strikes 12 o’clock. Cheers are heard throughout the neighborhood as fireworks go off. Loud, booming come from the streets and the thoughts of a new year form in people’s minds, hoping for a better year. … Continue reading New Strain of COVID-19 Implications

“In a lot of ways when I’m first meeting someone, I prefer meeting them online because you get to share more of your personality than when you’re in a school setting. It also takes away from that social anxiety of meeting someone for the first time because you’re still showing your face, but it’s behind a screen,” Liliana Dyck said. Making new friends has changed … Continue reading Socializing Through Zoom

Sophomore Liliana Dyck, a singer and sound artist, has taken many considerations involving her freedom from student debt to authority. Her passion falls into the fine arts category, setting her apart from someone aiming for a more conventional profession that requires a college degree. “I think there’s a lot of opportunities now to be an independent artist. Personally, I want to do performances in addition … Continue reading Chances of Fine Art School