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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Memories in the spotless mind

Cristina Sepe April 9, 2025
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss. 
Jodi Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: ‘Hello Beautiful’ | Required Reading

Hazel Nystrom April 7, 2025
 If you have sisters like I do, this book will absolutely make you cry. If you don’t have sisters, you’ll probably still cry, too.“Hello Beautiful” is emotional, and your heart will break alongside the Padavano sisters. 
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

If you like this, try that: movie edition

Lea Tran February 25, 2025
Have you ever watched a movie that was so good that you wondered if any other film was going to encapsulate that same energy? I mean, that’s why we rewatch movies — to relive the magic. However, just think of all the movies that you will probably love but are missing out on.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

A guide to romantic movies for every relationship status this Valentine’s Day

Lea Tran February 13, 2025
I hope this list was able to give you some inspiration on what to watch this Valentine’s Day. I know not everyone is on the same page when it comes to love, but no matter how or what you’re celebrating, everyone deserves to end the night with a good movie.
Ariana Lim | Graphic Artist

The “Mean Girls” paradox | The Revival House

Katie Harmon October 16, 2023
Why does a movie about "mean girls" bring so many girls together? Because of it's wide variety of highly relatable characters.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

Sincerely, Ally: We shouldn’t send children to school too early

Alexia Nizhny October 21, 2021
The early 2000s phenomenon of redshirting, which encouraged parents to send their kids to school early in development, had more negative consequences than previously thought.
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Movies that feel like spring

Grace Donahue April 28, 2021
These movies and shows will never fail to re-create those good spring feelings from the screen.
Avril Lavigne on her Black Star Tour in September 2010. Lavigne's new album “Head Above Water” was released Friday. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Avril Lavigne aims to keep her ‘Head Above Water’ with comeback sixth album

Austin Pak February 19, 2019
Avril Lavigne released her sixth studio album, “Head Above Water,” Friday after a long six-year hiatus, only to disappoint with a stagnant sound.
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