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What we Wish you Knew: An Open Letter from Music Students
Dear University and High School, I was fortunate in high school to have had a wonderful arts department. The faculty, students, and facilities were excellent and I was well-prepared to be a college-level musician. Now, I am studying at a conservatory among talented peers under the direction of stellar professors. But something is missing.…
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10 Reasons to Read Children’s Literature
I love children’s books: always have, always will. However, so many people pass the age of 12 and think they must “grow up.” They somehow rationalize leaving behind the lovely rows of Newberry Medal winners for the cringe-worthy gratuitousness of the “teen paranormal romance” section. When did that even become a section?! Or rather, WHY?! But I…
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Requiem: a short story for a conservatory
Note: any resemblance to real places and people is probably not coincidental. ;) Enjoy! Requiem “Are the rumors true? Are they?” Trent, by far the youngest of the ghosts that inhabited Rowell Hall, rushed through a closed door and into the…
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Students Starve as College Cuts Pizza from Menu
Tens of students at a local college are suffering from varying degrees of starvation as the school dining service recently decided to cut pizza from its daily meal offerings. “I just don’t know what else to do,” sobbed one student, his stomach growling in agreement. “I mean, what am I supposed to do? I’ve been…
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Bibliophile
Me: “Just one book…” Friend: “No, you promised yourself you wouldn’t spend any money.” Me: “But…George Eliot!” Friend: “No.” Me: “Treat yo self?” Friend: “Nope.” Me: *buys it when she isn’t looking* I am willing to admit I have an addiction to literature…but when it’s half price for beautiful editions of classics, I can hardly…
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A Little Epistle
To the church that has welcomed me from the first day and has never ceased to show me the care of Christ, I thank God daily for you. When I enter the doors of the sanctuary, a sigh of relief falls from my lips, for here the love of Christ is tangible. It is found…
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Family Mistakes SoCal University for Resort: Stays for a Week
Friday, February 24, 2017: A family of four awoke to the terrible realization that what they thought was a luxury resort was actually a university. “When we did not receive a wake up call for our yoga class, we knew something was wrong,” said Açai McBirkenstock, wife of Chase McBirkenstock and mother to daughters Kale…
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T.G.I.M.- Some thoughts on Rest
Okay real talk. I hate Fridays. A lot. And, to be even more honest, I am not a huge fan of Saturdays either. But I do LOVE Mondays! Fresh start, strict schedule, etc. I often possess more of a “Thank Goodness It’s Monday” (hence the title of this post) mentality than the more normal “TGIF.” You…
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Flood of Thought
Every once in a while, I have what I like to think of as a flash flood of ideas. It seems that inspiration is everywhere and I can hardly jot down one idea before another demands my attention. It’s terrible and wonderful at the same time; I love to dream and brainstorm, but am frustrated…
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In the Image
I just finished reading St. Athanasius’ On the Incarnation and my heart is full as I ponder the awesomeness of its subject: the Word of God made flesh. I especially am captivated by the beauty of the Son of God as the Image of God and the restorer of humans created “in the image of God.” …
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