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January 31, 2021

Weekly Newsletter #91: Did Somebody Say Valentine’s Day Merch?

Stop in the name of love and small business! Editor burgundy bug just dropped an entire set of Valentine’s Day stickers and prints in her personal art shop.

All eight new prints are available in a glossy or matte finish. Bug also released a few one-of-a-kind, heavily-discounted, highly-limited scrap products, which will only be available as supplies last.

As a thank you for being part of our community, bug is also offering 10 percent off her entire art shop for those who use the code “BDZN10” at checkout.

August 3, 2020

Teens and the Impact of Sleep on Mental Health by My Slumber Yard

Experts at My Slumber Yard teach us the impact sleep has on teens’ mental health.

August 2, 2020

Weekly Newsletter #84: Bye Bye, July

Dear July,
I thought we’d never have to say goodbye… And here, you flew by in the blink of an eye.

August 1, 2020

Calling All Contributors – August & September 2020

Calling all contributors! If you’re a writer, artist, photographer, model, or musician interested in having your work featured in “The Burgundy Zine #17: Fall Into Science,” you’ve come to the right place.

July 26, 2020

Weekly Newsletter #83: The Final Stretch

As I emerge from the cavern I’ve confined myself to, fingers locked to my half-correct typing position, legs twisted into puzzles, eyes glowing with a signature bloodshot glare, I realize that I’ve laid out over 50 percent of “The Burgundy Zine #16: Skin Care, Self Care” in less than one week.

Welcome to the final stretch, bug buddies… And boy, is it about time I stood up and did some stretches myself.

July 17, 2020

Why Anxiety Prevents You From Falling Asleep

Your heart’s beating like a racehorse and you’re gasping for air. Beads of sweat break from your pores and trickle across your skin. Your stomach’s in a twist and your mind is either shouting garbled nonsense or filled with cotton balls.

Sound familiar? These are among the most common symptoms of anxiety. About 31 percent of adults in America will experience anxiety at some point in their life, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

In addition to interfering with your daily life, anxiety can make sleeping seem like an impossibly arduous task. But… why?

Fortunately, Vanessa O. of Sleepopolis is here to explain the ins and outs of anxiety-induced insomnia.

June 29, 2020

Self Care Self Love by Mary Alexandra

Artist Mary Alexandra touches and inspires us with her journey towards self-care and self-love.

June 22, 2020

Those Rains by Priti

Poet Priti reflects on an old flame in her poem, “Those Rains.”

June 12, 2020

Finding Solitude Amidst Chaos by Marina Wang

Marina Wang helps us embrace solitude amidst the chaos of the pandemic.

June 7, 2020

Weekly Newsletter #76: Just Two Weeks Left of Our Kickstarter

There are just two weeks left for our Kickstarter to reach its funding goal! We’re 33 percent funded and can’t thank our backers enough for their support and generous contributions so far.

Donations start at a dollar and every reward receives art – commissions start at $25! If we surpass our funding goal, we will donate the surplus to both the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the George Floyd Memorial.

Your support will enable our community to launch its very own merch store and keep growing. Please help us spread the word about our campaign.