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How to Name a Cat

I do not know about you but I love cats. Their absolutely adorable antics are endlessly entertaining and make for such silly little characters. It is obvious... Read More

The Ney

In Middle Eastern music traditions, few instruments hold as much cultural and spiritual weight as the ney, a slender reed flute made from giant cane. Its roo... Read More

Words Without Borders

Words Without Borders is an organization dedicated to facilitating global literary conversation. With 4,600 writers and translators operating in 147 countrie... Read More

The Conflict of it All

Over the past couple weeks we’ve explored numerous different theories and theorists, but so far there has been one recurring name: Karl Marx. Marx undoubtedl... Read More

The Siku Panpipes

The siku is a set of reed panpipes widely used in the Andean highlands, where it serves as a cultural cornerstone. Unlike many other wind instruments, the si... Read More

Aesthetic After Aesthetic

Clean girl aesthetic. Downtown girl. Coastal granddaughter.   If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, it’s likely you’ve seen makeup or fashion videos... Read More

Aren’t I Hydrated Enough?

When I allotted the entirety of my middle school graduation money to purchasing an impressive collection of high-grade water bottles, I truly believed it was... Read More