I am largely a mood-based reader. Autumn is time for a good mystery, winter is for classics, spring is for fantasy/science fiction and summer is for romance. I love a schedule, even for my hobbies. But...



While I love a good “will they, won’t they” story, a whole novel centered around these stakes when you know fully well the two protagonists will get together at the end is a premise I find slightly...

I received $200 worth of clothing during the last Secret Santa gathering I attended. This small convention, taking place in a basement, consisted of a diverse range of gifts from expensive apparel to cheap...

Social media can turn the smallest moment into a performance. Sometimes, we feel like we’re expected to share every detail of our lives, including relationships. Soft-launching romantic relationships...

I have always been told I’m a really touchy person by my friends. Whether it’s subtle, like instinctively hooking my arm around my friend’s arm in the hallway or something more visibly physical,...

To sophomore Lizzie Beck, teenage relationships have changed rapidly in recent years. “Love has been made into this object. People use it as excuses or falsely use the term,” Beck said. “Love...

When thinking about someone you love, the first thing that pops up in your head often is your favorite memory you have of them. Either it would be the time you shared a side eye together when someone said...

There’s something so profound about the power of a couple positive words. Receiving a compliment or even just a few encouraging words from a friend is always something that will be the highlight of my...

I have a list on my phone where I write down the birthdays of every person I know. Additionally, next to their name, I write down gift ideas for those I know well. Sometimes these gift ideas are elaborate...

I’ve always thought there was something beautiful about going out of your way and out of your routine to help another person. Maybe it’s just because I’m the oldest daughter and tend to take an organizer...