November 20, 2019
8 Tips for Affordable and Eco-Friendly Gift-Giving by Dark Blue Journal
Dark Blue Journal gives us advice for choosing affordable and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season.
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November 20, 2019
Streaming Services Killed the Radio Star: Is Radio Dead?
Streaming services killed the radio star, in our minds and in our car – or did they? Is radio broadcasting actually dead? Is it more of a… “one foot in the grave” sorta-thing?
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 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 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 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 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.