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The World of Cozy (and Cheap) Hobbies 

2 May 2025
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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

2 May 2025
Alee Dickey
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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

5 March 2025
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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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Opinion: Why Art in Schools Shouldn’t Be the First to Go

5 March 2025
Alee Dickey
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Photo by Kyle Head via Uplash. In the landscape of education, all schools have been facing tough decisions when budget cuts arise and, all too…

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Hope in Hopeless Times

9 December 2024
Alee Dickey
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Photo by Thomas Bormans via Uplash. In the past month, I’ve found myself completely consumed by the concept of hope, a shift brought on by…

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Parking Lots, Pavement and Pain: The Problem with Car-Dependent Cities

9 December 2024
Alee Dickey
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Photo by Sanjeev Kugan via Uplash. How often do you think about the physical makeup of your city? I’m not referring to the demographics or…

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The World of True Crime

27 November 2024
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Exploring ‘BookTok’: The Good and the Bad

27 November 2024
Alee Dickey
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Photo by Toa Heftiba via Uplash. BookTok is a dynamic and rapidly growing community on TikTok dedicated to all things literature. This vibrant platform allows…

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