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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 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.

November 7, 2019

The Newsuem: A Last Glance Before The Doors Close Permanently

From the Berlin Wall to the state of press freedom around the globe today, the Newsuem has stressed the importance of the First Amendment for over 11 years.

Before the Newsuem closes their doors permanently on Dec. 31, we had the opportunity to visit the six-story establishment in Washington D.C. on Nov. 2.

November 7, 2019

Cannabis Convention For Entrepreneurs Heading Towards New Jersey

Cutting through the smoke and mirrors of schwag-speakers at traditional business conventions, the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference 2019 is here to deliver genuine information about beginning a cannabis brand on Nov. 15 through 16 in Newark, N.J.

November 6, 2019

Artist Spotlight: Saumya

Saumya (@artisticardor) wows us with her stunning and eloquent paintings.

November 5, 2019

Tune-In Tuesdays #43: Gone by Manic.

Refreshingly indie and sonically hypnotizing, Manic.’s single “Gone” lures listeners in with its dreamy melody and keeps them hooked with its profound lyrics.