My family has a long history of green thumbs, but I always assumed that gene hadn’t been passed down to me. I struggled keeping plants alive; even so-called “beginner” plants like succulents and air plants got the best of me. With each plant I killed, I felt worse and worse about getting new ones. Over […]
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Insurrection: One year later
On Jan. 6, the Capitol was attacked in an attempted insurrection, trying to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. One year later, the story of the insurrection has been told through those who carried it out. Since late November, 129 people have pleaded guilty for the charges brought against them as a […]
Don’t haul back the holly and keep those halls decked
Every year after the winter festivities, piles of discarded holiday decorations are left in dark corners of attics, basements or closet corners, unable to see the light of day until the autumn months. If you’re like me, seeing these twisted muddled piles of lights and tinsel worn boxes full of kitschy ornaments left forgotten in […]
National bird day: What birds do we have on campus?
Jan. 5 marks National Bird Day, a day for nature lovers, bird watchers and feathery friend enthusiasts to celebrate the incredibly diverse group that is birds. Those who celebrate National Bird Day focus specifically on both the welfare of captive birds as well as the conservation and protection of the species of birds that are […]
Hot chocolate and where to find it
The weather change in Florida conveys a mood for cuddling in a blanket and drinking hot chocolate. While Florida might not have traditional winter, hot chocolate is still the ideal warm, comforting drink. It is also a delicious drink with versatility and different variations through toppings. Moreover, Davie has more delicious hot chocolate drinks to […]
World AIDS day: The strides we’ve made
World AIDS day takes place on Dec. 1 of each year. The day is meant to hold observance for those who lost their lives during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, raise awareness about HIV and a call to action for ending the stigma around HIV. The HIV/AIDS epidemic began in the early 1980’s and has caused over 36 million people to […]
The history of winter solstice festivals
The winter solstice, also known as the hibernal solstice, is the point in the northern hemisphere where the sun is at the farthest southern point in the sky. Usually, the winter solstice takes place on either Dec. 21 or 22. Due to the position of the sun, the winter solstice is the longest night and shortest day of the year. […]
“Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings”: Cultural significance among the Asian-American community
The phrase “representation matters” has become so pervasive in today’s conversations that it has lost almost all its significance. If the word “matters” is at the end of any cause, it tends to provoke many to dismiss the expression entirely. This is why the film “Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” was such an enormous success. It humanizes […]
Gill Out: MrBeast Burger
If you’re like me, you watch a lot of YouTube videos in your free time. When one of my favorite YouTube creators, MrBeast, announced that he was creating a burger restaurant, my interest was piqued. I knew I had to try it. For those who don’t know, MrBeast is one of the biggest YouTubers out there, amassing 75.1 million subscribers […]
Christmas and COVID-19: How 2021 will be different
Christmas is approaching a lot faster than you may think and the preparations for the festivities are continuing to become more challenging due to the pandemic. Underlying circumstances like in-person shopping regulations, travel restrictions, supply shortages, inflation and an unprecedented Santa shortage are to blame. These issues are not only individually problematic, but as they overlap, […]