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Spoiler warning for George Orwell’s Animal Farm. In many of our high school English classes, students are required to read a classic novel. Whether that is Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, or Animal Farm, these books almost always have an overarching theme relating to both the goodness and …

I, like many others, often turn to literature as an escape from the real world— a way to step into the lives of fictional characters and momentarily leave my own behind. On BookTok, the TikTok community for readers, similar sentiments have been shared by followers; many expressing their desire to …

As someone who’s spent many hours reading books on a slightly shaded bench with an iced oat milk latte, I can safely say that not every book is worth the forehead sunburn. Ranging from a sappy romance to a disturbing allegory to abusive political structures, this list has a variety …

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It’s been slightly over a year since the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us came out in theatres. The film was long-awaited and extremely hyped up, which usually leads to the same result: such extensive publicity often sparks discourse between the audience, or even cast members. Evidently, …

I don’t quite remember when I stopped keeping a diary and started a journal, but ever since childhood, I’ve been an avid documenter of everyday life. Somewhere along the way, though, as my journals shed their glitter stickers and bubble-lettered headers, they also began to lose the color of my …

For a long time, I thought wanting reassurance was a flaw.Not something dramatic, just a quiet insecurity I tried to keep to myself. The kind that shows up when you reread texts before sending them, or when you hesitate before asking a simple question because you don’t want to sound …

With the semester (and year) officially in full swing, a new list of do’s and don’ts at FSU is here to help you make the most of this beautiful season. From making time for yourself to class etiquette, this list is sure to serve as a reminder of the best …

When the psychological thriller series YOU debuted its first season in 2018, the titular character Joe Goldberg’s love interest, Guinevere Beck, received hate to no end. I feel uneasy even using the phrase “love interest” to describe what Beck was to Joe — because what transpired between the two of …

When the psychological thriller series YOU debuted its first season in 2018, the titular character Joe Goldberg’s love interest, Guinevere Beck, received hate to no end. I feel uneasy even using the phrase “love interest” to describe what Beck was to Joe — because what transpired between the two of …

When the psychological thriller series YOU debuted its first season in 2018, the titular character Joe Goldberg’s love interest, Guinevere Beck, received hate to no end. I feel uneasy even using the phrase “love interest” to describe what Beck was to Joe — because what transpired between the two of …

Tough, ruby red skin peeled back to reveal jewels of blood tucked neatly in their pockets. You pop them out like loose teeth, your fingers stained pink from the fruit of your labor. The image of the pomegranate has circulated through nearly every branch of culture–literature, religion, myth, and now …

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Growing up in a traditional Vietnamese household, I was taught that a woman’s virginity is tied to her worth. Losing it meant losing something important about myself. That belief followed me through childhood and into adulthood, lingering even when I no longer resonated with it.In my family, sex was never …

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On Thursday, Nov. 6, Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement from Congress for the next term. As the first female speaker, Pelosi affected women nationwide when she took on this groundbreaking role. In a six-minute video, Pelosi showed her gratitude towards San Francisco, where she raised …

Mental health is not something to take lightly, and for the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma, it is what they fight to bring attention to on a year-round basis. The Eta Eta chapter, located at the University of Central Florida, was founded in 2002 and has quickly risen to be …

My favorite step in my makeup routine has always, and will always, be eye makeup. I love expressing myself through colors and bold strokes. These are my top 5 tips to spice up your eye-makeup!This was my signature in high school! If you really want to make your eyes pop, …

Philanthropy is one of the key values that brings a sorority together, and nothing brings the girls of Alpha Xi Delta at UCF together more than fundraising for the Kindly Hearts Initiative. The Theta Sigma chapter is well known on Greek Row for its flag football tournament and all-you-can-eat ziti …

The current job market around the University of Central Florida presents students with an extremely challenging environment, as internships have transformed into essential tools for post-graduation survival. Seen more commonly now than ever, recent UCF graduates face challenges competing in the job market.This current job market requires UCF students to …

As we trudge through the closing weeks of the autumn quarter and get ready for finals, the stack of required course readings has formed a Brontë-saurus sized pillar in my room. Right next to it, however, lies my just as large “to be read” (TBR) shelf. Few things ache more …

An article I wrote about Zohran Mamdani winning the election for New York City Mayor.

There may have been only a one-year time gap between the release date of Wicked (Nov. 22, 2024) and its sequel, Wicked: For Good (Nov. 21, 2025), but far more time passed for the characters in the Land of Oz. For those wondering where exactly the sequel picks up in …

Charli xcx surprise-dropped a new song on Nov. 13, and then surprise-dropped a music video for the song, “Chains of Love,” on Nov. 17. The video hit YouTube much to the delight of fans, who instantly flooded the comments with their praise. Many fans are thrilled at the song and …

It’s that time of year- it’s dark at 5 pm, you’re drowning in schoolwork and applications, and you haven’t seen the sun in weeks. Your serotonin levels are low, and the days are starting to blur together. Seasonal depression is no fun. But it won’t last forever. Better, warmer days …

Every year the British Fashion Council (BFC), a fashion nonprofit, determines who will hold the coveted role of model of the year. The decision is made through two stages of voting by a wide variety of international fashion industry professionals, including the CEO of the BFC Laura Weir, and the …

In a luminous celebration of heritage, achievement, and community, the White House hosted its annual Diwali observance on Oct. 21, spotlighting the contributions of Indian Americans across government, business, and civil society. The event, held in the Oval Office, brought together a distinguished group of Indian-American leaders and professionals, reflecting …

As the nights get longer and the temperatures drop, there’s nothing like the comfort of slowing down and embracing the art of staying in. Just picture it: a seasonal-scented candle flickering on your nightstand, your favorite lotion lingering after a steaming shower, and your latest binge-worthy show queued up. ‘Tis …