From choosing the right place (and the right roommates) to signing the lease—read this first!
Dorm life is often a requirement and a rite of passage for college freshmen. And while it… Read More
I could give an extremely short dissertation on a day in the life of two gray felines, Gibbs and Ziva. Named after characters in a favorite TV show (NCIS), one may say their life consists of… Read More
Really make it your new home away from home
The most exciting year of your life is about to begin; new friends, new campus, nearly unlimited freedom and possibly a new city, state, or countr… Read More
You probably spend a great deal of time trying to enhance awareness of your brand, generate leads and close deals. But chances are, you’re not spending nearly enough time or energy wit… Read More
In Numerology, one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life is what city you choose to live and where you will call home. Whether you are moving into your first apartme… Read More
In Numerology, one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life is what city you choose to live and where you will call home. Whether you are moving into your first apartme… Read More
This is the first image of the suspected gunman who killed at least 50 people when he opened fire on a packed music festival in Las Vegas.
Stephen Paddock has been named as the suspect who s… Read More
When you come from Vegas, weddings are a part of every day life. For Nichole and Arthur, they wanted to do something special, and unique from the wedding bells that ring back home. For them… Read More
In Memoriam
– Non-Fiction by Alison Main –
“What grief does is it puts us squarely in the middle of a fire, and it burns away everything that is not essential to our lives… Read More
"Police Are Mislabeling Anti-LGBTQ and Other Crimes as Anti-Heterosexual" by Rachel Glickhouse and Rahima Nasa, ProPublica 5/15/2018ProPublica sent public-records requests to more than 50 po… Read More
For David
– Non-fiction by Chandy C. John –
I write this to remember, David. I need something more fluid than a photograph, something that comprehends more of you than… Read More
Charm & Strange by Stephanie Kuehn (Bought) - When you've been kept caged in the dark, it's impossible to see the forest for the trees. It's impossible to see anything, really. Not witho… Read More
Whenever someone talks about the youngest billionaires, the first name that pops up in the mind is of the Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Being a self-made billionaire at the age of 2… Read More
Yesterday, I reviewed The Art of Starving by Sam J. Smith, about Matt, a guy with an eating disorder. I want to share a quote with you from the book again, because I think it's important to… Read More
From the awwwards.com site :"Long before the digital era and the design disciplines that emerged with it, there was a unique canvas, reaching a visual audience of millions; every designer… Read More
Threadbare
– Fierce Fiction by Christine Heuner –
I’m shivering in a hospital gown and
Hanes underwear. A nurse brings me another blanket, crisp with hot starch. I
w… Read More
Inside a Ring of Owls
– Nonfiction by Jenn Ashton –
Last night we stood outside and all around us the owls were calling to each other. It felt like a p… Read More
I Can’t Even Get to Hell
– Nonfiction by John Mancuso –
After the first of my many cousins died from cancer, the extended family started getting together every August… Read More
Rhythm
– Nonfiction by Jim Ross –
“Wake up! Michael’s stopped breathing. We gotta go.”
The voice seems familiar, perhaps a
childhood playmate’s… Read More
P.J. Soles is back as Marcy Taylor in new retro-themed horror, Candy Corn, and spoke to The Natural Aristocrat about the film, her life as an actress and everything in-between.
The Natural A… Read More
I got to go to dinner recently with a couple of good friends that I’ve known for 25 years! We used to be crazy raver kids that danced until dawn, and now I have a kid and have to get h… Read More
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed and lonely right now—you’re not alone. The world is collectively responding to the outbreak of a new strand of the coronavirus, COVI… Read More
Two months ago, Chicago kitchens were bustling. However, the city’s shelter-in-place has forced many eateries to reimagine their dining experience. Now you can pick up, curbside, at Mi… Read More
Rose’s letter from May 15, 1944 wasn’t the first one she wrote, but it is the first one we have and was probably the first one he kept, for reasons that will soon become apparent… Read More
At this very moment, Common Addams, Chicago’s largest coliving building is now open to take in residents. In a partnership with City Pads, Common, the nation’s leading residentia… Read More
Little Voice, the American romantic-comedy-drama series premiered on Apple TV+ on July 10, 2020.The series stars Brittany O’Grady, Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, Shalini Bathina along w… Read More
14 Exceptional Birthday Gifts That Will Surprise and Delight Them
Oh, the pressures that come with buying somebody you love a birthday gift! It may be relatively uncomplicated to buy a pr… Read More
The leaves have fallen, the days are getting shorter, the weather is gloomy… perfect weather for Halloween! Parrot Safety on Halloween The Halloween party is one of the most exciting… Read More
The Boys in the Band is a drama film directed by Joe Mantello and is based on the 1968 play of the same name by Mart Crowley. The film stars Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew R… Read More
Jay Hickman spoke to The Natural Aristocrat about voicing Joichiro Yukihira on the Food Wars! English dub, the father/son relationship of Joichiro & Soma, and the Saiba origins backstory… Read More
Today is the 79th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. However, for many of us our minds are elsewhere this week as COVID continues to ravage the nation.
In fact, statistic… Read More
Crunchyroll has announced that anime series Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S will be available on the popular streaming service this fall.
Kyoto Animation title Miss Kobayashi’s D… Read More
Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to connect with neighbors, Chicago Facebook Groups are a great way to stay in the know on what’s happening in Chicago. These digita… Read More
Those who state that college students who live in a mess are just lazy people have never been students. Even if you're Mr. or Ms. squeaky clean, you can’t guarantee that your dorm room… Read More
Making a Dorm Room On Your OwnEducation requires some serious effort with all the coursework and exams. Your dorm will remain simply a room where you are going to sleep and learn. Of course… Read More
Where to live while studying abroad? This question worries many students, especially those who are going to study in another country.Everyone dreams of a place that will meet not only all th… Read More
Creating an ideal sleep environment that is cool, calm, and quiet may be hard to achieve. For example, you may have a loud roommate or the external noise from sirens, barking dogs, or moving… Read More
Moving to college for the first time is a big step in a child’s life. Know exactly what you need to take and leave at home with our comprehensive college move in checklist!
Goin… Read More
Apartment hunting can be exciting and full of possibilities, but it can also be stressful if you’re trying to rent an apartment without proof of income.
If you find yourself i… Read More
A 64-year-old man, Clifton Williams, has been arrested and charged with assault after allegedly shooting his roommate in the butt because he ate Williams' last Hot Pocket. The victim escaped… Read More
Mercy Eke, Big Brother Naija’s ‘Pepper Dem’ winner and current All-Stars contestant, has sparked outrage online with her steamy kiss with roommate Pere Egbi.
The reality st… Read More
Della Morales, the wife of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ housemate, Kess isn’t done airing their family dirt.
The reality star’s wife has disclosed on how she lost two… Read More
A tragic incident occurred when a 20-year-old student named Sanni Hameedat from the University of Ilorin took her own life.
Reports state that she had lent N500,000 to a person she met on Sn… Read More