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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Walk Him Like a Dog
This article initially appeared in a print edition of the Hilltop Monitor published Oct. 6, 2025. Everyone’s favorite Disney Channel icon turned pop star has…
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Shiny Things and Paper Rings
Pop and football fans alike were in for the shock of a lifetime last month when the nation’s sweethearts, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, announced…
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From Snapchat to Substack and the Revivification of Blog Culture
If you’ve been looking for a blog about anything, whether philosophy or Philadelphia, AI or angels, you’ve probably encountered the blogging platform Substack. Even Substack…
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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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5 Habits to Replace Your Morning Doom-Scrolling
Photo by Ilan Dov via Uplash. When your morning alarm jolts you awake, the most effortless response is to roll over, retrieve your smartphone and…
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From Dull to Delicious: Exploring the Benefits of a Colorful Diet
Photo by Jannis Brandt via Uplash. If you’re anything like me, you might find it easy to fall into a boring and redundant dietary routine.…
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Argument Etiquette Over the Holidays: How to Successfully Defuse and De-escalate Mealtime Conversations for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Photo by Vitaly Gariev via Uplash. It’s going to be quite a Thanksgiving this year, considering the current political landscape! If, like me, you really…
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Disconnect to Reconnect: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Detox
Do you know how much time you spend each day staring at a screen? If not, perhaps it could be worth it to go ahead…
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