If you have ever seen the “Motorcycle Skydiving” Ram Trucks commercial or the trailers for video games “Payday 2” and “Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel,” then you have heard the very catchy song “Come With Me Now” by KONGOS, a South-African-American alternative rock band based in Phoenix, Arizona consisting of four brothers with the surname Kongos. Although […]
Author: Flor Mireles
You are your own compass, own your college experience
With the school year in full bloom, there have been pop up lists from a variety of sources that fall along the lines of “23 Things Every College Student Does” from Buzzfeed or “10 Must-Do’s as a Freshman” from Pinterest. The truth is, all these lists do not need to define your college experience; your […]
This Week In Sports History – September 10,2019
September 10 Cleveland Rams play their first NFL game The Cleveland Rams, now renamed the Los Angeles Rams, played their first NFL game on Sept. 10, 1937. At the time, the Rams were under heavy competition from the NFL’s “big four”: the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. The […]
Soundbite: “Modern Animal” by Magic City Hippies
Lo-fi hip hop beats, popular on YouTube channels like ChilledCow, have slowly become more common on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify. Exemplifying this upcoming genre, Magic City Hippies’ new album “Modern Animal” is a great album for any occasion. Whether you’re listening in on a road trip, while doing your work or in the […]
Water Your Thoughts: You can’t spell happiness without “I”
Happiness can be seen as a subjective and elusive state of mind. It is completely dependent on your perspective and how you see things. Therefore, it is up to you to determine what makes you happy and what does not. Given that we are constantly exposed to the beliefs and opinions of other people, it […]
The Salty Donut
South of campus, in the heart of Wynwood at 50 NW 23rd St., there is a small artisan donut shop called The Salty Donut, whose delicious donuts will leave you salivating. The shop does not only offer regular donuts, but vegan ones as well. Not to mention, they also have limited-time donuts that are definitely […]
Keep your mind sharp this summer
With summer just a few short weeks away, it may be tempting to rest, relax and do absolutely nothing as you unwind from school. There are, however, some fun ways to keep your brain awake in the summer months without causing any stress. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your brain active this […]
Soundbite: Mimi
When most of us hear the name “Mimi” in regards to music, we often think of Mariah Carey, but there is another Mimi to watch out for. Mimi Bay, also known as “Hi I’m Mimi” or also just “Mimi,” is a 17-year-old Swedish singer and musician who has released a few self-recorded songs on YouTube, […]
Food for Comfort
As college students, we are constantly in a battle with sleep, homework, studying and making time for self-care and other activities. It is easy to find ourselves turning to fast-food in order to get a warm, pre-made meal cheaply; however, these fast meals are typically not healthy. As much as we would like to eat […]
Even more foods for your comfort
Peanut Butter Granola Cups Reese’s chocolate is a yummy source of protein, but it is filled with sugar. Plus, eating too many in one sitting can cause an upset stomach. Here is a healthy yet delicious alternative: Ingredients: 1 cup peanuts 2 ½ cups granola 3 tablespoons honey 19 tablespoons peanut butter 12 ounces dark […]