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(01/23/14 8:35pm)
I love the earth-shattering vocal and instrumental power that female musicians exude while still maintaining specific femininity in their own right. It seems a little silly to categorize and rank what limited knowledge I have and claim it as comprehensive. However, it would be a blatant lie to say this list of artists hasn’t been marinating in my head over the years.
(01/23/14 8:23pm)
In my junior year of high school, I had the privilege of going to Japan for two weeks complete with airfare, housing and transportation, to participate in the Kizuna (bond) Project in June of 2012. Maybe it's a bit of a cliché, but even though it was only for two weeks, it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life and actually guided me into choosing a major.
(01/22/14 3:41pm)
Expectations come with the label of college student. Society reasons away our mistakes as us being young and free. I'm glad that we are granted that learning curve, but the strain of our college experience is often what makes most of us do the stupid things.
(01/22/14 3:26pm)
PREHISTORIC ART (30,000 B.C. – c. 400 A.D.)
(01/22/14 3:19pm)
The magic of writing, literature and creativity is that we are able to create worlds far beyond the scope of what we can see and what we have experienced.
(01/21/14 5:00pm)
Hello, fellow word and sound junkies. My name is Isabelle. I’m a second semester senior who’s motivated enough to create this blog, but you can’t count on me to get dressed up for class or complete any extra credit. Those days are long gone. Originally from Wisconsin (the cold state near Canada), I study journalism and English literature and intern for Gannet’s Phoenix Design Studio at the Arizona Republic. When time permits, I enjoy fondling things such as yoga, coffee, art, literature, travel, craft beer and food. You could say I’m a big proponent of music too.
(01/21/14 5:00am)
Asian culture has been a part of my life since I was born; Being Asian myself, how could it not be? However, I had very little interest in it when I was younger. When my mother would take me to practicing Buddhist temples, I would sit on a chair and play with my brother while she knelt and prayed for good luck and good fortune. As for my father, I made only a small attempt to communicate with him, much less to learn Vietnamese.
(01/20/14 3:16pm)
A common phrase at the end of every first date ever, but now I get to gratuitously use it on my blog because I’m talking about myself.
(01/20/14 3:10pm)
Right now, I'm in the middle of four books: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, "Divergent" by Veronica Roth, "Tell the Wolves I'm Home" by Carol Rifka Brunt, and the Bible.
(01/20/14 3:04pm)
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(01/16/14 1:00pm)
Cries of joy ring out from the crowd as a large cloud of smoke hovers over the cool Denver air. Dozens of people from around the country are camped outside in the brisk chill to be first in line to get their legalized marijuana.
(12/05/13 3:36pm)
Hey, everyone. It's Holly! Tom and I's last fall semester is winding down and winter break is slowly creeping its way closer. I really hope that we've entertained you with our blog posts and it has really been a privilege to write for all of you. I am in love with history and I'm so very glad to have been able to share that interest with everyone. This winter break, I'll be back home in California, catching up on my mile-long reading list and preparing for my exciting final undergrad semester.
I leave you with three of my favorite museums I've ever visited!
(12/05/13 3:11pm)
To all my lovely readers out there - it’s been a blast. Together we’ve created pixelated
(12/05/13 3:06pm)
In case you didn't already know, the last week of classes has arrived. Let the dance parties and cheering commence!
(12/03/13 3:04pm)
With Thanksgiving being later than usual and Downtown Phoenix boasting more holiday decorations than ever this year, I instantly got into the holiday spirit the minute December 1 hit. I started decorating my dorm and even helped decorate at some of my friends’ houses.
(12/03/13 2:41pm)
Hey, everyone, it's Holly! If you're a senior (or even a junior) it's about that time of year to start looking at graduate schools and send in applications. And what a time it is. Tom and I have been working on our own grad applications and it's been a doozy. Here are a few tips to get you through the process:
(12/03/13 2:28pm)
Growing up, I went to middle school and high school in the North/Central Phoenix area and I've come to know the ins and outs of the places along Central Avenue. I used to walk down that road with my best friend, before the light rail was constructed and before Dutch Bros. Coffee became a staple.
(11/26/13 6:42pm)
Incase you missed it last week marked the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. The actual battle of Gettysburg took place in July of 1863 and was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. In November of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln visited the small town in Pennsylvania for the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. He would make a short speech that was secondary to other arrangements on that day, but it was Lincoln’s words that were never forgotten.
(11/26/13 6:32pm)
As far as Black Friday sales go, waiting in line, shoving through crowds, and fearing getting trampled by fellow shoppers just isn’t quite my cup of tea. The day after gorging myself on turkey, sweet potatoes and green bean casserole, I really just want to delve into that Tryptophan-induced coma, sleep in and maybe munch on a left-over, turkey-croissant sandwich.
(11/21/13 11:43pm)
When I wrote my "Arizona Writers" blog post a few weeks ago, I forgot to mention an author incredibly close to my heart. This author was Barbara Park, who wrote of a young girl, full of character and spunk — Miss Junie B. Jones."Hi, my name is Junie B. Jones. The 'B' stands for Beatrice. Except I don't like Beatrice. I just like 'B', and that's all."On November 15th, 2013, Barbara Park died after a battle with ovarian cancer. She lived in Scottsdale, Arizona at the time.The first Junie B. Jones book I read was "Junie B. Jones is not a Crook," in the midst of my own kindergarten experience with thievery. Yes, it happened. I didn't do the thieving, but I have seen the sneakiest of kindergarteners. I remember having my first kindergarten crush, and consulting Junie B. to see how she handled the situation. A good number of Junie B. Jones books reside on my bookshelves, and I have never had the heart to give them away. At this point, I don't think I ever will. Junie B. Jones is simply a breath of fresh air in children's literature. It departs enough from personified animals, but not too far from reality like "Captain Underpants." She is an opinionated child, which I think we all were. Her two best friends were Lucille and "That Grace," and her boyfriend Ricardo left her, saying that they should "chase other people."I believe Barbara Park's books will be her legacy and she will live on as one of the most respected authors. She truly was a child at heart, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. You're never too old to feel the way Junie B. felt about "That Grace" and snootiness, or to experience the fear of a new life path like first grade. You can reach me at arabusa@asu.edu or on Twitter, @marie_eo.