Category: Entertainment Blogs
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The Five Literary Characters Everybody Loves
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Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald He’s mysterious, loyal, rich, intelligent, vivacious, and more importantly from the most glamorous time period in American history. Jay Gatsby’s persona is enough to make every woman swoon, and the way Nick Caraway describes him would probably make men swoon as…
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What Was Bombay?
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Imagine As a part to commence the release of the Press’s latest book, Bombay in the Age of Disco by Tinaz Pavri, here’s a little background information on the city of Bombay. Imagine walking the crowded streets of Bombay, India. To your left a street vendor is selling something delicious,…
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Five of the Most Romantic Classics to Read on Valentine’s Day
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet, the playful and feisty protagonist, meets and is immediately insulted by the aloof and unfriendly Mr. Darcy. The two trade witty repartee on multiple occasions, and Darcy eventually falls for Lizzie’s intelligence and wit. Lizzie continues to be prejudiced against him and…
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10 Tips to Help You Combat Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is incredibly frustrating and common, especially during the first few weeks back in class after a break. I frequently find myself staring at an open Word document and having absolutely no idea what to write. There is no simple fix, but here are some tips that may help…
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Book Review: “Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson
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When he was eight years old, protagonist David Charleston watched his father die at the hands of Steelheart, a superhuman “Epic” with massively destructive powers and apparent invincibility. But David saw the Epic bleed, and he swears that he’ll see Steelheart bleed again. Now, ten years later, he’s setting out…
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Movie Review: American Sniper
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***May Contain Spoilers!*** Last Saturday, I was persuaded to go to the movies by my generous boyfriend and his $30 Fandango gift card. Of course, I wanted to see Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb, because I’m a sucker for cheesy kids movies and Rebel Wilson’s comedic…
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Self-editing Tips
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As a senior English major in college, I’d say I have had to learn quite a bit about self-editing. The ability to self-edit well is an essential skill if you want to be a successful writer. While having others edit your work is still important, the ability to see the…
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12 Days of Holiday Books, Stories, and Poems!
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1. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Ebenezer Scrooge, a lonely old miser who spends his Christmas Even counting money, but that night he is visited by three ghosts of the past, present, and future that changes his life forever. 2. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry A…