Bombings bring perspective
I was going to write this week’s column about my weekend trip to see my aunt and her family, but then the explosions in Boston happened and I didn’t feel…
New York culture shock turns out different than expected
Before I moved to New York, people used to tell me all the time that I was in for a rude awakening.
Midwest girl slowly becoming New York woman
I can feel it in my bones. A change in how I feel about New York. I think my tourist phase is almost over.
First time at Broadway musical, Central Park draws shock, awe
One of the main reasons why I wanted to move to New York City was Broadway.
High heels create headache on trip
I consider myself reasonably up-to-date on trends and fashion. I highlight my hair, buy new mascara every few months and peruse (OK more like devour) fashion magazines every month. However,…
New friends bring new adventures
“The Breakfast Club.” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” “Harry Potter.” These classic films all have one thing in common: a ragtag bunch of misfits who somehow come together and…
Phone lost, found in New York
I both lost and found my iPhone the first weekend I was in New York. It’s a story worth telling because realistically, I should not have my iPhone right now.
First adventures in New York
This semester I am on the adventure of my life. I moved to New York City with an exchange program called National Student Exchange. On Jan. 25, I boarded a…
C-Store sisters learn to work together, forge new bond
You may or may not have noticed something funny about Freddy’s C-Store this semester. This semester two students were hired to work at the C-Store.
Winter fashion in full swing at UWRF
I bit the bullet this week and confronted my fears of approaching people. The truth is, I feel totally creepy when I just walk up to someone I don’t know…