November 16, 2019
Through the Doors of History by @PhillyDoorways
@PhillyDoorways delights us with the unique, historic homes spotted in Philadelphia, Pa and captured by their Google Pixel.
Category: November 2019
November 16, 2019
William Penn: Paving the Way for an Equitable Pennsylvania
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, championed for liberty of conscience – or “religious freedom” – during an era of bitter religious conflicts that led to persecution throughout Europe.
Using his tolerant Quaker ideologies to form the basis of Pennsylvania’s government, Penn’s colony quickly became a melting pot of ethnicities and religious identities where settlers could seek refugee to embrace their beliefs.
Today, Pennsylvania remains a melting pot rich in culture, identity, and history.
November 15, 2019
Calling All Contributors – November 2019
Calling all contributors! If you’re a writer, artist, photographer, or musician interested in having your work featured in the Nov. 2019 issue of The Burgundy Zine, you’ve come to the right place.
November 15, 2019
Evil Eye: The History and Cultural Significance
A piercing blue gaze meets yours from the beads of a bracelet, pendant of a necklace, or key chain danging from a waist.
This symbol, the “evil eye,” can be traced back to 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian tablets and continues to prevail in modern fashion, according to a 2017 Indian Journal of Scientific Research study.
Today, many cultures still use it as a form of protection from envy – why? How did a blue eye translate into a protective symbol against a timeless, universal superstition about envy?
November 14, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #44: VISTA On Rising From “The Ruins”
VISTA, the sound-shattering alt-rock duo with contagious, electric energy, struck their audience like a bolt of lightning with the release of “The Ruins,” the first installment of their upcoming EP trilogy.
Prior to “The Ruins” release, we reached out to lead vocalist Hope Vista and guitarist Greg Almeida to learn more about “The Ruins,” the EP trilogy, and their YouTube documentary.
November 13, 2019
The Burgundy Zine #10: Spooky Psychology
By: burgundy bug
November 10, 2019
Weekly Newsletter #45: Schmoozy Newsy
Phewzy, what a doozy. Upon returning from the College Media Convention last week, we slowzy-woahzy shifted back into the swing of things.
November 9, 2019
Springz Knocking by Mahik’s
Mahik’s delights us with a beautiful poem about spring, giving us something to look forward to in the winter months ahead.
November 8, 2019
What to Wear When Meeting Your Partner’s Parents for Thanksgiving by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source gives us wardrobe essentials for Thanksgiving with your significant other’s family.
November 8, 2019
National College Media Convention Takes Over Washington D.C.
Over 1,600 student journalists and their advisors swarmed around the National College Media Convention in Washington D.C. on Oct. 31 through Nov. 3.