In an attempt to rekindle those initial inklings of romance that first drove a couple to wedded bliss, a growing number of distressed married couples on the brink of separation or divorce are looking towards vacationing as an opportunity to save their broken marriage. Known as “save-cations,” these trips are regarded as a form of self-counseling and becoming […]
Archive | 2016
How to Support Good Friends with Bad Choices
A good friend who sticks by you through thick and thin is a rarity these days. But if our friendships have taught us anything—and acclaimed HBO favorites like Entourage or Girls verify—certain friendships, where one friend continually makes bad decisions can be frustrating. We all have someone who is true blue, kind, and always caring but […]
Fly Like a Girl: ‘Supergirl’ – Episode 19 ‘Myriad’
Supergirl is DC’s television adaptation of the comic book of the same name. It airs Monday nights at 8/7 Central on CBS. Our writer, Nicole Drum recaps the series each week updating you on the latest episode here in Fly Like a Girl. On the last episode of Supergirl, Kara told James how she felt but […]
Celebrating National Library Week and Exploring the Importance of Libraries
I initially struggled with what to write to commemorate National Library Week, which runs from April 10-16, and National Library Workers’ Day, which is observed this year on April 12. It would be easy to write solely about myself and my own experiences (I’ve worked in libraries for almost 10 years now) but that didn’t […]
American Idol XV: The Finale
This week, we got a triple dose of American Idol. On Tuesday night, there was an hour and a half long special featuring many of Idol‘s alum and judges talking about the show’s run, from Kelly Clarkson’s audition to the present day. On Wednesday night, it was followed up by the performance show where the […]
End of an Era: Bidding Farewell to ‘American Idol’
It truly is the end of an era. After 15 seasons, American Idol bids audiences farewell in an epic two-hour finale airing tonight that is bound to have everyone who has ever grown up with the show in tears. With years upon years of song choices, votes, changing up judges and a slew of stars, American Idol was more than […]
7 Sweet and Savory Ways to Dress up Your Oatmeal
Let’s make oatmeal better. For how popular and versatile it is, oatmeal doesn’t seem to live up to its potential, often falling into the category of foods we eat because we know they’re good for us. But it can totally fall into a more favorable (and flavorful) category with just a few little tweaks to […]
Skincare Saboteurs: How to Safeguard Your Skin This Season
It’s no secret that sunscreen is an essential must-have in the fight against melanoma, one of the most common skin cancers in the United States affecting 3.5 million each year. But with the hustle of everyday life, we either skimp on application, forget to reapply or forgo it completely. While many of us use broad-spectrum […]
Coffee, Cream and Charity: Serving up Social Change at The Well
Whether you call it java, brew, or jitter juice, it’s evident through the frantic morning rush to work you need your caffeine fix. Nestled between hundreds of Starbucks and the independent cafés is one glimmering coffeehouse making a difference, one cup at a time. Situated in the heart of South Bend’s River Park neighborhood, The […]
Director Katie Micay On Love and Loss in Latest Film, ‘The Firefly Girls’
International film festivals give documentaries, shorts, and feature-length films a worldwide stage, and director and writer, Katie Micay is no stranger to them. Her latest short film, The Firefly Girls has gained more traction and exposure thanks to the Sonoma International Film Festival, which ran from March 30 to April 3. Micay’s work has spanned over […]
American Idol XV: Top 3 Performances
In some ways, Wednesday night’s telecast was just like every other episode of American Idol that came before it. Ryan, the judges, and the contestants came out in turn to applause and then we got down to business. We got to see everyone’s tear-jerking hometown visits and everyone performed once before he lights dimmed and […]
Entertainment Roundup: What Happened in March
February may be long gone, but there was still plenty of love in the air for Hollywood in March! This month was loaded with engagements, brilliant live television performances, and clap-backs galore. We break it all down in this month’s entertainment roundup! Without further ado, let’s March right into the biggest Hollywood headlines from this […]
Movie Review: An Impressive Battle Royale in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
After an on-going controversy stemming from its initial production and casting, the highly anticipated Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice finally opened up last Friday. Although the gladiator matchup of the ages left critics with a bad taste in their mouth and less than kind reviews, the film racked up a little more than an […]
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