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Top 5 Kings Of Leon songs

In a sense, I think they’ve more or less coined the phrase “Southern rock,” or at least evolved it into a more tangible genre through country and blues influence, always heavy on the guitar and scruffy facial hair. Swoon.

By Isabelle Novak | February 12, 2014

How to have a bibliophilic Valentine's day

I will be the first to admit that Valentine's Day just seems to be a lesson in commercialism, where businesses make money selling chocolates and stuffed bears.

| February 12, 2014

To be happy or not to be happy; that is the question.

Happiness isn't something you can measure or compare. It's an intrinsic need that your soul expresses because when you're happy, you've received what you were lacking before.

| February 12, 2014

Ancient Egypt: The art of immortalization

Egyptian Art (3,000 – 300 BC)

| February 11, 2014

Changing with The Head and the Heart

It was kind of a moment of clarity while my discombobulated brain feebly attempted to decipher “z-scores” in statistics. Hearing Charity Rose Thielen’s voice allowed me to reach a level of comfort I hadn’t yet while being away from my house in Wisconsin.

By Isabelle Novak | February 10, 2014

Thoughts on J.K. Rowling's Change of Heart

About a week ago, J. K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" series, admitted that Harry should have married Hermione. From the moment the story broke, the Harry Potter fandom erupted in debate. Did Hermione belong with Harry or Ron?

By Marie Rabusa | February 10, 2014

Relationship Status: Forever Alone

People cling to their Facebook image, and they suffer when their social status falls short in comparison to someone else's.

By Stephanie Tate | February 9, 2014

Third time is a charm

This week, the editors at State Press Magazine and the design team completed a third print issue. Compared to previous production weeks, this one was relatively seamless.

By Newlin Tillotson | February 7, 2014

An homage to Justin Vernon and home

Bon Iver is the crushing of dead leaves under heavy boots. It’s snow falling at Christmas time. It has serenaded me at the beach, on road trips, while trudging through slush, walking to class and falling asleep. It’s my anthem when I’m homesick. It’s raw, heavy, light, joyful, sad, melancholy and serene. It’s a reminder of my roots and my struggles. It’s a representation of me.

By Isabelle Novak | February 7, 2014

Five books turned theater performances

Book-to-movie adaptations are all the rage right now. But what about books that become plays and musicals? Here are Marie's top five book-to-stage performances.

| February 5, 2014

A psychedelic and atheist-rock playlist

My heart races when I hear a song good enough to “Shazam” or read lyrics that resonate with me on a blog. I have a methodical approach to music-listening that was subconscious for a long time.

By Isabelle Novak | February 4, 2014

Sports culture exemplified in the Super Bowl and Literature

I am a self-proclaimed basketball dream, and football isn't my favorite sport. Thus, my excitement for the Super Bowl is mostly geared toward the halftime performance and the gluttonous amounts of food.

By Marie Rabusa | February 3, 2014

How to Navigate the Internship Struggle

Internships are the stretch of desert before reaching the promised land. We need them, but they don't necessarily treat us well.

By Stephanie Tate | February 3, 2014

My Chinese New Year Resolutions

January is always one of the oddest months of the year. It starts out with a fancy night full of promise and then, only a few days later, we find ourselves back in the monotony of life before the holidays.

By Newlin Tillotson | January 31, 2014

London tube tunes for your inner anglophile

One of the biggest reasons I owe England part of my soul is The Vaccines. Posters promoting their most recent album “Come of Age” were plastered to walls of the tube. Songs like “If You Wanna” and “A Lack of Understanding” blasted through the speakers in Topshop as I looked at clothes I could never afford or pull off.

By Isabelle Novak | January 30, 2014