Queer Film Recommndations

Being that it is June and Pride month has commenced, it is the perfect time to get into Queer films. Here are four of my all time favorite queer films. A mix of contemporary and older films, that also have a mix of genres; Mystery, Romance, Drama. These are essential to queer cinema in my … Continue reading Queer Film Recommndations

Summer Film Kick-Off

Whether you are a student (like me) who now has finally more free time or you want an activity that will help to start differentiating the seasons; a film can be a great gate way to a new season and mindset. Here are a couple of films that I think can be considered summer viewing … Continue reading Summer Film Kick-Off

Pruning in the Rain

On a chilly morning with a light drizzle and fog spreading over the North Lawndale neighborhood, a small group of people had gathered in a community garden on the corner of 16th Street and Hamlin Avenue in the Westside of Chicago at 10 a.m. The group gathered in this inclement weather to prune the trees … Continue reading Pruning in the Rain

We Bury The Dead Movie Review

Credit: Overview One of the movies I have recently seen was “We Bury The Dead” by director Zack Hilditch. The premise of this story bases upon a catastrophic disaster occurs off the shores of Tasmania . Conviently the protagonists husband goes on a work trip to Tasmania. She signs up for the rescue team with … Continue reading We Bury The Dead Movie Review

Book Review: My Body by Emma Ratajkowski

My Body is a memoir by Emma Ratajkowski. She also famously goes by Emrata, being a combination of her first and last name. The book became a New York Times best seller when it came out. Thought out the book Emrata is very vulnerable and candid about her life and her experiences that she had … Continue reading Book Review: My Body by Emma Ratajkowski

Event Review: Notre Talk 23: YOON AHN

On Thursday evening the Notre store filled with many of Chicagos fashion enthusiasts. They were all there for one of the Notre Talks. Notre is a luxury fashion boutique that carries a variety of luxury fashion brands in store. Their Notre talks bring creatives from the luxury sphere to the store to have a talk … Continue reading Event Review: Notre Talk 23: YOON AHN

Food Stops

(originally published in print for The Torch in March 2024) Whether you are living on campus or are a commuter, one is always up for a good bite to eat. Especially living in a city as big and diverse as Chicago the food out here is delicious.Well, you are in luck because I have gathered … Continue reading Food Stops

Another 5 Ways to Destress and Relax

Continuing with my now ongoing D&R series, I comeforth with another 5 ways to destress and relax. If you are just finding this post, I have created two previous posts; PAUSE… BREATHE… 5 Ways to Destress and Relax and 5 More Ways to Destress and Relax . I wanted to create this post because the … Continue reading Another 5 Ways to Destress and Relax

Book Review: Unwinding Anxiety

Unwinding Anxiety: New Sciences Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind is a book by Judson A. Brewer, MD PhD. Judson A. Brewer is a New York times best selling author. He has over 20 years of experience working in the science research field of mindfulness and habit … Continue reading Book Review: Unwinding Anxiety