Jamie Wunning

Four Famous Choreographers and Their Influence on the World of Dance

by Anna Gross A brief overview of notable choreographers, their inspirations, and their legacies. The art of choreography has long since had a role in telling stories through movement in shows and recitals. These four famous choreographers have made their mark on today’s world of dance. Their stories need telling. Bob Fosse You may have heard of Bob …

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My Green Teacher

by Rabiah Na’Allah Discover a few powerful reminders from plants that grow alongside us.  Who knew something without a chalkboard and a grade book could be a teacher? I just turned 20 and I feel like I should be doing more. I have this anxiety and dread that time is escaping me. I’m looking around …

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If I

by Ayannah Garcia “When you finally go back to your old hometown, you find it wasn’t  the old home you missed but your childhood.”  —Sam Ewing If I had stayed in my old house would everything be different?  Would I be sleeping next to the same vent Would all my time still be spent in …

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A Gift of Life

by Izaak Garcia  Organ donations save lives, but there  are flaws in the system. People who need an organ transplant often have a limited number of days left. It may be a grim thought, but it leads to some vital questions. How much is one day of life worth? $100? $200? Perhaps even $1000? Is …

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Dignity

by Rasheedah Na’Allah I am a Nigerian Muslim WomanRaised from Jollof rice and my mother’s unwavering loveThe cracked red mud of my rich Yoruba tongueThe sweltering hot sunThe boom-boom of the drumsin my pumping African veinsAnd lifelong happiness,Happiness that rises as my shoulders move to the rhythmHappiness knowing that I can unapologetically express myselfBy wearing …

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The Great Hunger

by Gabriel Gross Those who do not heed the lessons of the  past may see history repeat itself. Ireland is a bustling place full of friendly locals and busy tourists. Whether exploring historic neighborhoods in Dublin, drinking in a local pub, or adventuring along the coast of the Emerald Isle, Ireland has it all. Although …

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I Want More in Life

by Ayannah Garcia There are no limits to what we can do in our dreams. “And in this moment, I swear, we are infinite.”  –Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Have you ever wished for more than what you have? If you said it out loud, would people think you might be selfish? Or …

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