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November 23, 2019

Gay Penguins, Medieval Heretics, and the Place of Animals in the History of Sexuality by Tim Wingard

In a NOTCHES article, Tim Wingard details the role of animal sexuality in the fight for LGBTQ rights.

November 23, 2019

Romance in the Digital Age

Let’s face it: even if your heart flutters at the sight of an eggplant emoji, there’s no denying that texting has impacted the art of swooning.

November 21, 2019

He Ain’t Budden: Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Legislation

When asked if his stance on recreational cannabis had changed during a town hall in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday, former vice president Joe Biden said he wouldn’t legalize it nationally until there was more evidence cannabis isn’t a “gateway drug.” Okay, boomer.

Yet, recent research shows that cannabis use is associated with a decrease in the use of opioids, and the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control says, “The majority of people who use marijuana do not go on to use other, ‘harder’ substances.”

November 19, 2019

Tune-In Tuesdays #45: Sätilä on Pursuing Music “Like He Does”

Sätilä is a Finish indie-pop artist fueled by his life-long love for music and cultural seamlessness from living all around the globe. Last month, the musician touched audiences with his incredibly personal single, “Like You Do.”

Over the weekend, we reached out to Sätilä via email to learn more about his relationship with music as well as his current and upcoming releases.

November 18, 2019

An Invitation from the Forgotten by Sibyl’s Scribbles

Sibyl’s Scribbles takes us back in time with her poem, “An Invitation from the Forgotten.”

November 6, 2019

Artist Spotlight: Saumya

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

October 30, 2019

Teri Anderson: Crossing the Boundary of Fine Art and Craft

Teri Anderson is an artist who blends various mediums to expand her own perspective, as well as her audiences’, through her multidimensional, abstract, and geometric depictions.

Recently, we spoke to Anderson via email to learn more about her work as well as her background as an artist.

October 29, 2019

Tune-In Tuesdays #42: The Bronze Age on Being “People People”

The Bronze Age is a blow-your-speakers-out rock band based out of Raleigh, N.C. that launched two years ago. Their music is a powerful blend of rock-genre elements that’s driven by their heart and soul. At their core, The Bronze Age are “people-people” who seek to truly connect with their audiences.

Following the release of their latest single, “Don’t Worry, It’ll Only Hurt For A Second” in September, the band is gearing up to record their debut album in November.

On Saturday, we reached out to Jesse and Austin to learn more about their debut album and U.S. tour in 2020.

October 27, 2019