Blood, Sweat, and Books: a Review of the Columbia Publishing Course

As an English major, there is no clear path for what to do after graduation. Both in my undergraduate and … More

Re-Thinking Valentine’s Day

When I was growing up, my whole family celebrated Valentine’s Day. It wasn’t something my parents hired a sitter to … More

I was undeclared when I came to Chapman. I remember telling people I would probably major in Business, or something … More

Suddenly, I’m back there. I’m sitting on the damp grass, boots dangling off of the cliff’s edge, watching the sunset … More

Ballyfermot, Ireland—I patiently follow Dennis’ shiny black leather shoes as they shuffle up the driveway, up to the small, white … More

Fresh off the plane, I stumble down the jet bridge into empty Gate 51 of the Copenhagen airport. I’m traveling … More

(PHOTO: Mine) “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” -Mahatma Gandhi I am … More

(PHOTO: Mine) There is a quote by Rudine Sims Bishop where she writes: “A single book can be a mirror for some … More

(PHOTO: Mine) “Story is the most powerful force in the world–in our world, maybe in all worlds. Story is culture. … More

When I woke up this morning I felt numb. I felt a buzzing in my head and in my heart–dull … More