Written by Sofia Tas-Castro Alright, before we start, I’m going to admit three things off the bat: Yes, I wrote cringeworthy writing in elementary, middle, high school, and even college. Yes, I’ve read my fair share of fanfiction. No, I don’t regret any of it. I’m aware of the…
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I Didn’t Like Ponyo
Written by: Toriana Grooms I didn’t like Ponyo. I feel like this sentence is confessing to a crime—and to many, it probably is. Considering the movie’s large fanbase and overwhelming positive reviews, I was shocked when I finished the movie feeling as if there was something I missed. This technically…
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Written by: Hannah Dang Dear readers, artists, and writers. I hope your morning, afternoon, or evening, as you’re reading this, is going well. As I’m writing this, I’m sitting comfortably in a patterned, wheat-gold chair at UConn’s Writing Center on a quiet Wednesday evening. It’s the middle of the week,…
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Why Win or Lose is the Best Pixar Release in Years
Written by: Samantha Hass When I think of Pixar, classic films such as WALL-E, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles come to mind. I grew up with these movies, which might make me a bit clouded by nostalgia, but I believe that the earlier Pixar works are superior to what they have…
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Nature Poem: Tommy Pico’s Exploration of Identity in Modern Environments
Written by: Liam Smith Despite a rigid poetic structure, Tommy Pico’s book Nature Poem uses fluid prose and strong personality to form a narrative of self-exploration. Published in 2017, the book traverses Pico’s identity as a queer NDN (not dead native) through the environments surrounding him in New York City….
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What is a Writer Made of?
Written by: Fernanda Ieffet If there is anything that every writer experiences at least once, it is impostor syndrome. I have asked myself “Am I a real writer?” many times before and I know I am not alone in this because this question is difficult to answer. I am sure…
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Everything You Need To Know Before Watching Thunderbolts*
Written by: Zoe Yoo Marvel’s Thunderbolts* is one of the most anticipated movies of the year—a movie exciting audiences everywhere with its promises of action, comedy, found family, and a dark, grungy vibe similar to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU)’s Suicide Squad. But with Marvel’s millions of movies, shows, and…
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Common Side Effects: An Exciting Direction for Adult Animation
Written by: Samantha Hass I’m a huge animation fan, and I’m constantly on the lookout for interesting new content to watch. Recently, I was recommended Common Side Effects, an Adult Swim animated series that centers around a mushroom that can heal any illness. The show hooked me instantly and had…
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The Cure to Writer’s Block
Written by: Jules Dowling Writer’s block. I typed it out–– your worst enemy, my worst enemy. There’s been a story living in my head for about 3 years now, and I’m worried it’s set up shop there and will never step foot on paper. However, I have decided that will…
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Spiritualism and Verse: The Rise of Poet-Monks in Medieval China
Written by: Ryan Krishna Exploring Thomas J. Mazanec’s Poet Monks: The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Late Medieval China provides us with an in-depth analysis of the changes that were beginning to take form in late medieval China. Buddhist monks, who were typically seen as separate from the literary world,…