“Everything’s magical when it snows. Everything looks pretty.” –Lorelai Gilmore While I agree with Lorelai Gilmore on a lot of things, finding snow magical is definitely high up on the list. Although I can’t smell when the snow is coming like Lorelai, my obsession with snow is just as strong as hers. However, I don’t […]
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Today, I (like many of my fellow Americans) will be heading to the polls to cast my vote for the next president of the United States. However, that’s not all I will be casting my vote for. As many of you know, this election has been unbelievably contentious and divisive. Its ripples have been felt […]
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From all of us here at Germ, we wish you a Happy Halloween! Have fun, stay safe, and get lots of candy!
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It’s 2 a.m., you are sitting at your desk, sipping your third black coffee and wondering what all did you do wrong to deserve such hatred from your very own parents. What if you are just destined to be stuck at a place where you no longer want to be? Maybe life is all about trying […]
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Love. Something everyone wants. Something everyone craves. People tend to associate love with people or objects, but love is felt, not seen. I have always believed that being in love with someone means that you would do anything for that person, but maybe I have been wrong this whole time. Maybe you can love someone […]
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I was 10 years old when I first took a dip in creative writing; except at the time, I didn’t know it yet. I read a script written by a 6th grader in my school about mermaids and forbidden love and the like, and I thought, “I want to do that, too.” So I did. I […]
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I’m driving around, and a little gallery catches my attention. Its sign advertises: “Life Boards For Sale.” Curious, I park and walk in. The room is square with hardwood floors, white walls, and dramatic lighting. Soft music is playing, and everything smells new, like leather and wet paint. Covering the walls are 10×10 boards with […]
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We’ll all have this one moment where our basic “right” to live is questioned. This moment is life-changing. This specific moment, usually, can be a child of a plethora of emotions. The moment could be born from happiness, wonder, ecstasy, or simply from sorrow, anxiety, fear, or pain. That life-defining moment happened to me. But […]
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Take some time today to appreciate the women in your life and all of the contributions that women have made to society since the dawn of time! Check out the official website for International Women’s Day to find out how you can get involved in making a difference!
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