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Trick, Treat, and Trend: What Everyone's Wearing This Halloween
There’s nothing quite like the spirit of Halloween. The terrors, the candy, and of course, the costumes. The opportunity to dress up as someone you’re not—someone you’ve been itching to be—only comes around once a year. However, with so many potential costume competitors, it’s no easy task to select the perfect look. Personal interests, comfort, budget, and weather are all notable factors that come into play. Whether you’re dressing up with friends or on your own, there are h

Meghan Zylich
Oct 262 min read


Album Review (& Recommendations): Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl , released October 3, 2025, marks an aggressive tonal pivot from her last two albums of gray-scale confessionalism in The Tortured Poets Department , and the dreamy, nocturnal solitude of Midnights . Where those albums lingered in melancholy and self-analysis, Showgirl explodes in technicolor. It’s theatrical, knowingly campy, and full of unrestrained joy. The result is a glittering, uneven, but compelling exploration of fame, femininity,

Emma Smith
Oct 265 min read


Back to School: Classic, Coordinated, and Chic
This school year, fashion is defined by an effortless but intentional look. The goal? Outfits that are uncomplicated to assemble, but...

Lauren Coyle
Oct 52 min read


Books to Read: What Moves the Dead
Although his work was barely acknowledged in his own time, today Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories are hailed as definitive of the gothic...

Issy Gee
Apr 32 min read


Books to Read: The Count of Monte Cristo
Chances are you’ve heard of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo . Published as part of a serial from 1844 to 1846, this book has...

Issy Gee
Feb 232 min read


Arcane: Why It’s the Most Expensive Animated Show Out There
Since its premiere in 2021, Arcane: League of Legends has been ranked the No.1 TV show in 85 countries by Netflix . It’s won four Emmy...

Issy Gee
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Moana 2: Why it Didn’t Live Up to its Predecessor
Moana is a household name at this point. A movie with songs kids will sing for generations, hit songs like “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re...

Aubree O’Rourke
Dec 3, 20243 min read



Lila Pfirman
Dec 1, 20240 min read


Books to Read: Poor Things
Very rarely does one come across a book quite like Alasdair Gray’s Poor Things . The novel, which has been described as a “booby-trapped...

Issy Gee
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Books to Read: Good Omens
More likely than not, you’re in some way familiar with either Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratchett. We have Neil Gaiman to thank for the...

Issy Gee
Oct 11, 20242 min read


How To Make Your Playlist PlayLIT!
Whether you use wired or bluetooth, Beats or Airpods - you listen to music! We all listen to music - when we're doing independent work in...

Emma Smith
Sep 21, 20242 min read


Books to Read: Babel
Over the summer, I was finally able to sit down and make a reading list. It quickly grew (and grew and grew) as I had fallen behind in my...

Issy Gee
Sep 21, 20242 min read


Books to Read: A Teacher’s Recommendation
By Issy Gee Over the course of the year, I’ve recommended a plethora of different books - everything from the classic horror of The...

Issy Gee
Jun 9, 20242 min read
The Tortured Poet's Department: A Review
“I chose this cyclone with you” is the end of the first stanza of the new Taylor Swift album’s titular song, The Tortured Poets...
Banner Martin
Jun 9, 20242 min read


Behaving Like Angels Part 2: City Ballet’s Cinderella
The Wilson Center on Saturday show night was buzzing with excited energy. By 6:30, a conglomerate of show-goers had gathered and were...

Charlie Maurer
May 12, 20242 min read


Books to Read: Song of Achilles
Even if you know next to nothing about Greek mythology, you probably know the name Achilles. The saying ‘Achilles’ heel’ is a common...

Issy Gee
Apr 10, 20242 min read
What You Need To Know About the 2024 Grammy Awards
Last month, on February 4 at 8 p.m., the nation watched in awe as the 66th Grammy Awards commenced. The show began with an astounding...
Banner Martin
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Viking Wrapped 2023
On November 29th, Spotify released their highly anticipated musical recap, “Spotify Wrapped” for 2023. After scrambling to curate their...

Kate Reiniche
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Books to Read: Five Feet Apart
February, for lack of anything better, is the month of romance. It’s the month of St. Valentine, of paper hearts and red roses. Even if...

Issy Gee
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Viking Picture Show: Double Feature
By Charlie Maurer The Boy and The Heron Director: Hayao Miyazaki Cast: Luca Padovan, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, Christian Bale,...

Charlie Maurer
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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