Method to the Madness: Stress Management Ideas
Stress is a huge part of college life, and everyone can agree that it really sucks. There are so many different stressors, some weighing in...
Ellie Craver (MCLA ‘22)
Ellie Craver (MCLA ‘22)
Ellie is a Junior at MCLA, currently studying Creative Writing, Musical Performance, and Arts Management. She writes stories, poems, music, and now articles, digging around in her own life for inspiration. Ellie desires to travel the world, seeking inspiration as well as to build a large array of memories to look back on long down the road. So far, she has been to Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Slovenia, with France and The Netherlands on her list of where to go next. In her free time, Ellie pretends she is a professional video gamer, competing against friends and family.
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I Took A Spontaneous Trip For My Mental Health
Everyone has a lot of stress in their lives, especially college students. My mental health was beginning to suffer, and I needed to do...
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Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health
It is almost the end of November. For all the college students out there, it is that lovely time of the year where you are weighed down...
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I’ve Spent 11 Days as a Vegetarian and Here's How I Feel
After a lot of contemplation, I recently decided to make the move to being a vegetarian. Why? That's a good question. Nothing really...
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I Was Hypnotised At a Magic Show, And It Was The Best Experience of My Life
One of my favorite things about college is the number of free or cheap events that they put on. I am always met with new and interesting...
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The Top Five Songs from my Heartbreak Playlist
I know almost everyone can relate to this week's article. Maybe you clicked on it because you're planning on breaking up with someone...
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Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Disney Princess
Disney is a very large corporation, and they have made an influence on most people’s lives in one way or another. I know for a fact that I...
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What’s it’s Like Behind the Scenes
Recently, MCLA’s Harlequin Theatre Club put on a performance of Company, a play beloved by many generations. There was a lot of work put...
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I Grew a New Friend
I recently began living in a premium single dorm room on campus. For those of you who don’t know, a premium single is a type of room you...
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My Favorite Games to De-Stress With
College life can be tough, stressful and sometimes just not fun. I am personally one of those people that likes to chill in their room and...
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Do Violent Video Games Cause Violent Kids
Do violent video games make kids violent? This question has been asked by adults, gamers, theorists and scientists for many years. I repeat...
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My Visit to Health Services
It’s that time of year, people are getting sick left and right. I hate being sick, as many of us do. So what happens when you do actually...
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How to Turn Your Winter Blues into Happy Hues
Winter is that time of year where everyone starts to get depressed or falls into a hole. I know it has happened to me many times, and I’m...
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Getting Back to College
So, it’s your first week back in college. You had gotten so comfortable over break that you almost forgot the year wasn’t over. Maybe you...
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To my very first roommate
To my very first roommate, You were my first friend coming into college. You are the person that makes me laugh the most. You are my number...
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DIY Hair Dye - What to Know Before You Start
College is a time for experimenting and having fun. What better (and safer) way to experiment than dyeing your hair? The changes can be...
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College Snacking 101
So the cafeteria is closed and you haven’t eaten yet. Or maybe you’re up late studying and get hungry. Or even better, maybe you have a...
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Author Steven Dunn Visits MCLA
On Monday, Oct. 22, the MCLA campus had a very special guest: Steven Dunn, the author of “Potted Meat” as well as other works, including...
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Much Ado About Laundry
One of the biggest challenges in coming to college was learning to do my own laundry. I have been stopped by many people in the laundry...
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10 Tips I Learned From My First College Party
This is going to come as a surprise to some people, but here is the total truth: I am 18 years old. I have never had a sip of alcohol and I...
