Binge Worthy TV Shows to Distract Your Mind & Release Stress

As college students, we have a lot of stress on our shoulders. From choosing a major to earning good grades, there are times when we just need to sit back and relax. And what better way to unwind than discovering new (and old) binge-worthy TV shows. Don’t worry, there won’t be any spoilers! Friends (Netflix) I’m starting off with a major classic! To keep it short and simple, Friends...

Student Persues Dream of Becoming a Pediatric Physician

Alyssa Ontiveros has known that she wanted to be a pediatric physician for a long time. She works hard every day to make this dream a reality. Pursuing her degree at KSU is just one of the steps she is taking on her journey to success. The Spark is Lit Ontiveros’s younger brother, Andrew inspired her to pursue this career at a very young age. At only eight years old, she went to the hospital...

Froomies: Is rooming with your friends really a good idea?

We’ve all read the horror stories of friends deciding to become roommates, but have you ever heard ones that actually work out?  For a lot of people, living with their friends sounds like a never-ending slumber party. And it can be! But you need to understand a few things before signing that lease. Here are some tips and tricks that can help make rooming with your friends a joyful...
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Staying Organized When Planners Just Don’t Work

Summer has ended and students are ready to tackle the new school year. You have all of your school supplies including the ol’ planner. Each year your trusty planner has successfully managed to keep you organized and on track all semester long…unless you’re like me.  Every school year I would purchase a planner, hoping to be like many of my peers who would write in them every day and...
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YouTube Showcase: ExploringWithJosh

Although I only started urban exploration a year ago, my initial interest began with Youtube videos made by ExploringWithJosh. The first one that sparked my interest was a video about an abandoned village near a volcano. I remember him jumping around the buildings and thinking to myself that he had to be absolutely crazy, but still it interested me and I found myself wanting to do crazy things...
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Philco in the Parlor: Comes Autumn

GOOD EVENING MR. AND MRS. AMERICA, AND ALL THE SHIPS AT SEA: THIS IS YOUR DEAR MR. BOIGNER, COMING TO YOU FROM A PLACE CALLED FAR AWAY. Welcome to the first edition of Philco in the Parlor: a rose-tinted look into the music and entertainment of those golden radio days. Feel that crisp in the air? See those leaves falling gracefully from the trees? No? Good, welcome to Georgia. Nevertheless,...

The Con is Coming! The Con is Coming!

 It's summertime, and the con's in town!  Do you love hanging out in Atlanta? Do you love comic books? Are you a nerd? Do you need something to do this summer? Then we have the perfect thing for you: Atlanta Comic Con! Atlanta Comic Con is a comic book convention held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center. Run by Imaginarium, the convention features celebrity guests, panels,...
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December Nostalgia Trip: Winter Break

Welcome to Nostalgia Trip! This is your guide to all the fun movies, TV shows, books, and video games from yesteryear that are worth revisiting. Each month, we’ll go over some need-to-see options that you have either forgotten about from your childhood, or that you missed out on completely. Fall is coming to an end, and we all know what that means: hot chocolate, fireside story time, and, if...
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Board Games to Play on Halloween

Everything is set for your Halloween party. You know what creepy snacks you’re going to have out for your guests, you’ve already picked out the horror movie you’re all going to watch, and you just got the last piece you needed for your costume. All that’s left is to decide on what games you want to play! In this article, I’m going to outline a few board games I like to play with large...
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October Nostalgia Trip: Back in Session

Welcome to Nostalgia Trip! This is your guide to all the fun movies, TV shows, books, and video games from yesteryear that are worth revisiting. Each month, we’ll go over some need-to-see options that you either have forgotten about from your childhood, or that you missed out on completely. Books are opening, assignments are due, and the resounding noise of students putting their noses to the...