This is not an ode to bedazzled vampire loving codependents, fictional damsels in distress or fifty shades of Mary Sue. This is a hate letter—the only love these fictional stereotypes will be…
Author: The Xavierite
Kickstart Your Project Further
At one point or another, everyone wants to start creative projects up for something. Most of the time, the only asset we have to put in is our own time. But other…
The Saga of Lake Marion – Episode III: Hope Springs Eternal
[Previously on the Saga of Lake Marion: The arrival of the Canadian goose polluted the lake and signaled the end of recreational activities there. At the same time, several tragic drowning deaths…
Lifehacks: Little Miracles Part 2
What exactly is a lifehack? Well, to put it simply it is a solution to a problem. What kind of problem? Everyday problems. Organization problems, cleaning problems, food problems, every kind of…
The Strange and Popular
Cartoons are all strange, but there are some that completely raise eyebrows. Although these shows are aimed for kids, young adults seem to be attracted as well. They flock to the internet…
Listen to Lauren!
Dear Lauren, I am having trouble getting my boyfriend to go anywhere. We hang out, but is usually at school or in one of our rooms. How do I get him to…
Longing for Indie Cinema
I like big movies as much as the next guy. This past week I had the pleasure of seeing Thor: The Dark World – an enjoyable superhero film that was incredibly lighthearted…
The Tanning Phenomenon
The perfect year-round golden glow is something almost every young woman seems to strive for these days. Both younger and older women are spending countless hours laying in the sun and under…
O Katie Couric, Where Art Thou?
Katie Couric, what are you doing? If you don’t have a class or something to do at 3:00 pm and you go to watch television, odds are you’ve noticed that nothing is…
Getting Excited About Sequences and Series
Dear Reader in Calculus II, I wish there were enough time to properly get excited about sequences and series. This chapter is dynamite. Allow me to explain where you’re at. Calculus takes…