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Posted on Feb 14, 2019May 2, 2019 by: Briar Chisholm

Ghosts by Briar Chisholm

I knew you through crumpled bed sheets With tired eyes and morning views Crawling under blankets and intense teenage blues It was fast and rough …

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Posted on Jun 9, 2017Sep 5, 2017 by: Zéandri Rautenbach

The Truth About Independence

We all want it, claim to have it, yet deny it the moment it is in our hands. Independence somehow seems far less appealing once …

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Posted on Mar 3, 2017Mar 28, 2017 by: April Wilson

Emma Watson Addresses ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Stockholm Syndrome Concerns

I’ve always loved Beauty and the Beast. Like me, Belle loves to read, and I love that she has an active part in the story rather …

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Posted on Jan 31, 2017Feb 11, 2019 by: Alexis

Love Him or Love Myself?

One of the hardest things to go through is not being in love with someone you should completely love. It’s so hard because it’s not …

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Posted on Jan 27, 2017Mar 1, 2017 by: April Wilson

Why It’s OK Not to Have a Significant Other Until Your 20s (Or Any Age for That Matter)

Confession time. I didn’t have my first boyfriend until I was 19 — and it’s ridiculous that this is actually something I feel like I …

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Posted on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015 by: Briana Bailey

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Watch the above video to learn the history behind Cinco de Mayo and why it’s celebrated.  

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Posted on Mar 1, 2015 by: Briana Bailey

Kelly Clarkson’s Music Video for “Heartbeat Song” Makes Me Believe in Love Again

I’ve been a fan of Kelly Clarkson’s since forever (“Since U Been Gone” and “Behind These Hazel Eyes” were my jam growing up!), so I …

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Posted on Jan 28, 2015Dec 3, 2015 by: Germ Magazine guest author

Emergency Room by Meggie Royer

When they ask you if his mouth was holy, tell ‘em you have always been capable of making miracles alone. Say amen then amend. Carpenters …

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Posted on Jul 4, 2014Jul 5, 2014 by: Jordan Gripenwaldt

To All You Americans Out There, Happy Fourth!

In honor of  The Most Important Holiday America Has to Offer (and because I’m a massive history nerd), here for your viewing pleasure is a video …

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