The cafe’s website read: Bring in a nonperishable food or a personal care item, we’ll cover half your tab, and we’ll match your donation, item for item. A chance she couldn’t pass up. The girl notices a stain on the cement outside the cafe and wonders where it came from. It could be red wine […]
Fitful night sleep, flitting of birds, they dance like tree ornaments in a cove of blonde light. I watch from my window, the streets are bleak and clean. Will the snow fall as it did last year? My lively breath has been rapid and full of anguish, let me stare at the sky. A glimpse […]
Hi Cowl readers! It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only two weeks away and that we have reached our final issue of the semester. The past three months were full of exciting learning experiences with The Cowl as Sarah and I navigated coming into this role together, and how quickly they flew by has […]
While putting away laundry, one of my closest girlfriends asked me a “would you rather” question that left me stumped. She carefully placed her shirt on a hanger in a much neater fashion than I ever do, and said, “Would you rather have no say in your style whatsoever and have someone choose your wardrobe […]
Christmas time is coming around, which means fun movies, baking, and decorating. Yet, I find myself stressed for the upcoming weeks, and not just from finals. Christmas time also means buying gifts for loved ones. Choosing and buying gifts can be stressful! While Christmas gifts are a central part of the holiday season, the excessive […]
This holiday season, I want to remind everyone of the importance of visiting with your grandparents and older relatives. For a retired person, the holidays can either be a time of longing for company or being connected and supported by loved ones—especially ones they may not see often. We all have the ability to make […]
As my first semester of college comes to an end, I continue to realize that I am not the same person I was when I first stepped foot on campus in August. Senior year of high school feels like a distant memory, replaced by numerous adventures, friendships, and lessons throughout the beginning of my time […]