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My Spring Break Near L.A.

I decided not to go with PLA (against my better judgment because it looked amazing) because I wanted to spend the week with my friends. All of my spring breaks have been academic-related, so I wanted to have one final true spring break. The problem was that the normal...

Looking Back

As a new campaign season embarks and we embrace political discourse in the classroom, I thought it would be interesting to look back at some of the thoughts I had jotted down only a couple years ago now.  Below you’ll find a blog post I entitled “Trumping Trump.” I...

Final First Blog

I was going to write a reflection on a trip I took over break.  I visited Colorado for the first time – exploring not only its natural beauties but also the Air Force Academy where my parents first met and later got married.  I tend to find more inspiration with...

Good Morning, Baltimore

Yet another incredible trip for the books. I’m so excited to have gone to Baltimore. Yet, this time, it wasn’t really the city or even entirely the visits that made the trip – it was the people. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed all of the events, and I had the...

Voting

Unfortunately, I missed class this week and wasn’t there to hear the speaker. After reading a few blogs, I regret not being able to attend because I’m certain I would have been fascinated by Dr. Blair’s lecture. However, I did have my first dinner with the Hintz this...

Words

I’m in my first 400-level English class this semester, and I have one of the – for lack of a better word – coolest teachers I’ve had. I’m not surprised because I have yet to be disappointed by one of them. There seems to be a certain sass, a spunk that belongs to most...

Is Creativity Dependent on the Scenery?

Sitting for 14 hours in a car packed with people I hardly know left me with ample time for my mind to wander, yet I still lacked the creativity required for a successful journal entry. I pictured myself on the beach, hair flowing behind me in an almost slow motion....

Capers Island

A twinge of fear rattled through me as I set off on the open water for the first time. There was a clear difference in the way the water knocked against my boat, and I knew if anyone was going to flip, it would likely be me. The creek had been calm and welcoming while...

Wambaw Creek

Have you ever google searched “black swamp”? Dozens of freshwater forests grace the screen and you discover where Disney likely found its inspiration for Neverland. Place yourself in that scene and feel a childhood spirit envelope you again – you’re a lost boy basking...