

My New Obsession
Naomi Kim | Editor Wolfblur - Pixabay Recently, I’ve gained a great deal of interest (and some knowledge) in fountain pens and their inks. Last Christmas, a close friend had gifted me (and everybody else in our five person friend group) a fountain pen and some ink. I was gifted a white LAMY Safari pen, a black Jinhao 35 pen, a glass bottle of Pilot’s Iroshizuku Ku-jaku ink, and a Mnemosyne notepad. Initially, I was not extraordinarily impressed by the gift. Of course, I was


The Power of Communication
Camden Hutson | Writer StockSnap - Pixabay Communicating how you feel to someone might seem simple enough, until you're actually faced with doing it. Many of us worry that being too honest about our emotions will make us seem too sensitive, too dramatic, or "too much" in general. Instead of communicating how we feel about a situation, most of us simply end up staying quiet, hoping the feelings will fade on their own. But most of the time, those feelings build up until it beco


Is AI Hurting or Helping Humankind?
Trisha Bloszinsky | Writer Credit- Pheladiii (on pixabay) The more time I spend on the internet, the more I seem to regret it. I can’t scroll on Instagram or TikTok without coming across pointless AI-generated videos, no matter the subject of the content. I try to watch a YouTube video and the first ad I see is for Google Gemini; I perform a Google search and see a sponsored result for ChatGPT, even if my search is not remotely related to anything AI. Not only do I see AI


Eyes on the Prize!
Jeniyah Benitez | Writer Photo credit - " qimono " on pixabay The fall season is in full swing! I’m already in my second year at LCCC, getting closer and closer to what comes next. I am planning to start at Temple University as a transfer student in fall of 2026. It's crazy to think that in less than a year from now, I will be in an entirely different chapter of my life. Focusing on that fact has carried me through the never-ending assignments, not to mention the exams. Remin


The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Your First Week at the Gym
Pixabay - markusspiske Brooklyn Besz | Writer The gym can be a scary place for people who are new or fear judgement. But here's the truth: the only person who matters is you. I have been attending the gym for about two years now, and at first, I was too scared to even get off the treadmill. Let me share how you can start your journey. Always bring a water bottle or energy drink if you’d like an extra caffeinated boost. I always carry a bag around with me, but if you would ra


The Dos and Don’ts of Halloween When You're No Longer a Teen
Ryan Gillott | Editor Some DVDs I Had! - Ryan Gillott Halloween is a very magical time. Ever since I was a kid, I've always felt there was something in the air on Halloween. Halloween night's darkness brought a scary, but also contradicting feeling of joy to my younger self. How should adults celebrate the holiday? Here are my dos and don'ts for Halloween when you're no longer a teen. Do - Have some candy! Buy some for yourself, since you're an adult now, and can buy thing
