Category: Creativity and Culture
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My Too Big Heart
By: Taylor Cook I care about everything Whether I want to, or not. A dead animal on the side of the road, A homeless person trying to make ends meet. A classmate I know is struggling at home, Or my own family that sometimes feels like a stranger. I can’t help it I want to…
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Stranger Things Season 5 was… underwhelming?
By: Dylan Sattler “Stranger Things” has been one of the most talked about shows of the last nine years, the story following a group of friends in Hawkins, Indiana, who just wanted to play D&D, but instead got trapped in a constant battle with otherworldly beings. I’m sure you have seen it; if you haven’t,…
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Salem Art Society Exhibit Proves Creativity Belongs to Everyone
By: Lauren Hutchens and Dylan Sattler Art galleries can sometimes feel like exclusive clubs — spaces reserved only for “serious” artists with portfolios and critiques under their belts. But late this past November, the Salem Art Society shattered that stereotype completely. In a heartwarming display of campus unity, the Fine Arts Center opened its doors…
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A List of Things I’m Afraid I’ll Forget with Age
By: Neva Mellow I list off the things I want to remember when I’m older, but I keep forgetting to write them down 1) the lyrics to Jersey Giant by Evan Honer / a song I blast on repeat as I drift through airport terminals / or sing into the crackling campfire / sitting in…
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A Very Moravian Christmas Eve Lovefeast
By: Stella Bovender Candles glowing Hearts warming Baskets of buns lined People ready to dine Harmonious is the choir Burning bright is the fire Songs lifted by joy All for a little boy My happiness is great The fullest sanctuary to date I don’t want it to end So many people to befriend The final…
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2025 Reading Wrapped
By: Clare Buchanan Photo Credit: Clare Buchanan I was scrolling through Substack over winter break when I came across Eliza McLamb’s latest post: her 2025 Reading Wrapped. Similar to Spotify Wrapped, McLamb summarized her year in reading through chosen categories and gathered statistics. Inspired by the North Carolina-born singer-songwriter’s creativity and the organization of her…
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Top Albums of 2025
By: Clare Buchanan It’s that time of year again! With the end of the year comes great contemplation about which albums I found to be the most enjoyable, and which albums I believe earned their spot on my list for the top ten albums of the year. This year was an intense one for music,…