Basketball is a pretty big deal in Indiana. In 1986, Hollywood made a movie called Hoosiers and filmed it about forty minutes from where I live. …
Lost Art
“A person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill.” —Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice We tweet and snap pictures that only last …
Go the Distance
“The distance is nothing when one has a motive.” —Jane Austen We are supposed to stay connected. We create meaningful relationships with people from far away, …
Advice to High School Seniors Waiting on Those College Decisions
Let me guess: It’s the beginning of February, and you’re one of those kids who either didn’t apply to any school early or unfortunately got …
Begin Helping Others This MLK Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. represented a new beginning for America during the 1950s and 1960s. Among other civil rights activists, such as Rosa Parks and Cesar …
Christmas: The Filipino Way
Christmas season in the Philippines begins as early as September. Yes, you read that right! When the “ber” months arrive, so do Christmas displays at …
Classic Hollywood Inspires Us During the Season of Giving
December is fondly recognized as the month of giving, and a little throwback to the 1950s and 1960s is sure to inspire you to give …
The Importance of the Millennial Vote
Welcome back, Germ readers! I am extremely excited to present to you a subject that is near to my heart, and that is the importance …
“What Will You Do with that Major?” Part 3
This is the third article in a three-part series about liberal arts, fine arts, humanities, and social science graduates. To read part one, click here. To …