Struggling with Anxiety? Here's How Art Can Help
As we navigate our way through the complex, but wonderful labyrinth that is college life, we run into a lot of dead ends. We find ourselves...
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Stop Saying Art "Isn't Your Thing"
Don't sell yourself short...
Let us learn to be bored again
Some time ago I came across a New York Times article titled "Let Children Get Bored Again" by Pamela Paul. She argues that boredom allows...
Why I Write Poems Even Though They're Bad
Bottom line: because I like it! It took me a while to realize that being creative does not mean being perfect. That’s really hard for me to...
So You Want to Be a Creative Writer?
So you just got done reading an amazing book. The characters were really well developed, the plot was interesting, and suddenly, you wish...
The Best Ways to Handle Creative Burnout
It always breaks my heart a little when I hear people say that they don’t think that they’re creative. I don’t think a person has to be an...
Althea Bennett Wants to Amplify Minority Artists’ Voices in Classroom Conversations
This artist, activist, teacher, and podcaster is going to run the world.
And We Were All Jessica (Thoughts from The Incredible Jessica James)
PHOTO CREDIT: @bluestlove I’m a sucker for movies about writers. It is my guilty pleasure. [Though I make myself feel better by calling it...
How to Balance College Work with Creative Pursuits
We’re all still trying to figure it out.
Just Journal!
Write down anything you want!
No Muse Zone: Tips for Overcoming Writer's Block
As I sat down to write the article you’re currently reading, I found myself staring at blank pages, observing the empty beauty of nothing...
Why a Dream is Worth More Than Sleep
[email protected] welcomed Mountaineers to put their creative skills to the ultimate test while collaborating with some of the most...
The Key to Creativity and Entrepreneurship
This past Monday, I had the opportunity to hear renowned entrepreneur and innovator, Chic Thompson, speak about creativity. Photo courtesy...
The Importance of a Creative Outlet
Suprise - you are creative! It is time to allow yourself an outlet to express yourself.
Draw Your Way to a Better Friendship
Set up your easel or grab that notebook and turn on some tunes (but don’t forget to bring your bff).
Pick up Your Crayons: The Benefits of Coloring in Adulthood
The idea of “coloring” often brings us back to sweet moments in our childhood – sitting at our dining room tables with Crayola Jazzberry...
Writer's Block
I have writer’s block at the moment. Which, apparently, is not a real thing according to the textbook for my introductory poetry class. “...
I Dyed My Hair Hot Pink: Here's What To Know
My middle school emo dreams finally came true.
3 Ways to Reignite Your Creativity
If you create art of any form, whether that be a sketch, painting, poem, dance, film, song, etc., you are an artist. You do not need to win...
Five Tips for Being a Writer in College
In the midst of overpopulating STEM majors, being a humanities major in college can be rough. Having to release and reform creative energy...
