Category: Archives
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South Street Art Mart owners discuss shop opening, sustainability through pandemic
“We didn’t set out to be the ‘queer shop,’ we just are,” said Nicole Krecicki, artist and co-owner of the South Street Art Mart. Krecicki runs the punk pop up artist shop with wife and artist, Nicole Wiegand. Settled on 530 S 4th Street in Philadelphia is the black and queer-owned shop, but it was…
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Her Perspective: New Brand, Now What?
Hello – again! This is the rebranded version of Her PROFspective, a monthly (or semi-monthly) column about what’s going on in my life with some sort of aspect of spirituality. Now that my time at Rowan is done, I feel like I wanted to keep this going because it’s a nice “monthly checkpoint” to see…
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McGraw: Advice for the Lazy College Student
Now that I’ve officially graduated (this is still so crazy to me) I want to provide some advice for people still in school. The twist is that we’re all lazy at one point or another. I’m providing advice on how to manage through college, even if you’re like me and sometimes get lazy with school…
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OPINION: “It shouldn’t come to coaches begging to protect our youth against gun violence”
Author’s Note: I must fully disclose that this article is an opinion article backed up with facts from accredited news organizations or valid web sources. The opinions expressed in this article are mine and do not reflect that of any organization or business I have previously worked for, currently work for or will work for…
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Why you should be watching “Big Sky”
Pictured are Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury, who play Jenny Hoyt and Cassie Dewell in ABC’s crime drama, “Big Sky.” – Photo via ABC.com *Spoilers Ahead* Season Two of ABC’s hit drama, “Big Sky,” just wrapped up last week, however, it’s not too late to tune into what’s been going on in Montana. This show…
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Wine and dine? The most exquisite wines from Pennsville’s wine festival
Overlooking the Delaware River and just minutes from the bridge, Pennsville Township hosted its annual wine festival on Saturday, May 21 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Riverview Beach Park. More than a dozen local wineries serviced attendees to sample the various wines. Those in attendance who took advantage of the warm weather also…
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Top 5 Met Gala Looks
Now that the dust has settled from this year’s Met Gala, it’s time I gave my top five favorite looks from this year. A lot of celebrities missed the mark on the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” theme, but the celebrities below understood the assignment. 5. Lizzo 4. Doja Cat 3. Sabrina Carpenter 2.…
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Pitz Quattrone talks USFL Stars mascot, didgeridoo, “Cheesesteaks and Tastykakes”
I had the opportunity to meet the Philly fan “jack-of-all-trades,” Pitz Quattrone, who talked about (ultimately) naming the USFL Stars mascot, Blob. He also talked about his fun Philly anthem, “Cheesesteaks and Tastykakes” and playing the didgeridoo. Watch the interview below!
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We do not talk about professional athletes’ mental health – and that’s a problem
This article was originally published on The Whit in September 2021, where you can view the article here. Mental Health Awareness Month is in May, therefore related conversations tend to take place throughout the month. But even now, in September, it seems as though mental health is still making headlines in the sports industry. Though…
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Five best places to visit in Pennsylvania’s “hippie town.”
Author’s Note: This article was originally published on The Whit and you can view the article here. Have you ever visited a hippie town? How about a town, connected by another with a bridge you can walk across, that has a lot of different bohemian shops and fun places to eat? New Hope, nestled along…
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