Easter came and went on April 5th, and I’m certain I’m not the only person who felt vaguely underwhelmed by the entire proceeding. The stores…
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Smallest Hill: Spoilers Don’t Ruin Good Stories
I will die on this hill: spoilers do not ruin a good story. If a single sentence can “ruin” an entire book, movie or show,…
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Smallest Hill: Let’s Stop Allowing Child Labor in the Form of Child Actors
I’m watching Season Two of The Last of Us (there will be no spoilers in this piece!) over the summer with some friends, and we…
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The Smallest Hill: Why I Can’t Stand Horror Movies
This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published Oct. 31, 2025. I’ve wasted hours of my life watching horror movies. I…
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“Who took my dryer balls?”: Thoughts on Jewell Laundry Services & Etiquette
There are a few—some might say many— widely held sources of complaints amongst Jewell’s student body; whether it is the persistently inconsistent, yet dependably uncomfortable,…
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Smallest Hill: YOU are a lava monster
When reading the title of this article, you likely shrugged or scoffed. You read lava monster and thought this article would be nothing but a…
Read MoreThe Smallest Hill: The evenings are for quiet time
Imagine: you have just finished a long day of lectures, classes and assignments. Finally, you get back to your dorm and you are ready to…
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