This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published 31 Oct. 2025. Every October, campus gets a little weirder. Someone swears their…
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Fall Reading Recs
This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published Oct. 31, 2025. I’ve been working my way through a lot of books…
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Advice for Surviving the Mid-Semester Slump
It’s that time of the semester again. The assignments are piling up, your sleep schedule is a disaster, and motivation is nowhere to be found.…
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The Life of a Showgirl: first thoughts
This article initially appeared in a print edition of the Hilltop Monitor published Oct. 6, 2025. The Fate of OpheliaCertified banger. Keeps her literary references…
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Political Violence in America: what we’re facing, and why it matters
The shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk shocked people on all sides of the political spectrum. Whether one agrees with Kirk’s politics or not, the…
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Donald Trump and the Smithsonian: who gets to rewrite history
History is written by the winners In March 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” This directive…
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The World of Cozy (and Cheap) Hobbies
Photo by Sarah Brown via Uplash. In a world that moves at a frantic pace, it’s important to have hobbies that slow you down, nourish…
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Britain Didn’t Just Colonize Land — It Colonized Art
Photo by Kristina Gadeikyte via Uplash. When we talk about colonization, we usually focus on land, armies and political control. But Great Britain’s empire-building wasn’t…
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Kendrick Lamar: Shaping the Future of Music
Photo by Nihal Demirci Erenay via Uplash. In 2025, Kendrick Lamar solidified his place as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century.…
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