A mojito is the perfect summertime cocktail. Sweet, fruity, and refreshing, this drink reminds me of sitting on the beach with my family, relaxing by the pool, and soaking up the sun.
Homemade on the Heights: Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
Whether you are looking for a new recipe to test out this December or are a pecan pie lover like myself, this dish is sure to be a delicious addition to your holiday dessert spread.
The Other Side of Paradise: Field Reports From the Internship Hunt
I arrived and he was piss drunk, trying to “network,” which I would learn was a favorite verb of his that really just means introducing yourself to people at bars.
More Than Just Extra Melanin: My Life Through Freckles
“At the end of the visit the dermatologist always sends me away with a mission that extends my apprehension: Keep watching that freckle for irregularities,” said Joan of a perfectly normal a freckle on her hip that she keeps freaking out about.
Who’s Your Caddy: Another Summer Without an Internship
My experience with the asset-slinging and stock bell-ringing began in the spring of eighth grade, when my parents realized summer was approaching and I was at an awkward age–too old for summer camp, too brashy for Teen Travel, and too young to entertain myself every day.
I’m Not Interested in Seeing My Name on the Walk of Fame
“The city is wack, and you don’t realize it until it hits you in the face, right when Dr. Dre’s son spills a drink on you,” said Joan Kennedy on her experience in Los Angeles.
A Column about Appreciating the Finer (and Fighty) Things in Life
“I’m no stranger to witnessing fights, and I’ve come to savor them—to appreciate their boldness and subtle touches, as one would a fine wine,” said Magazine Editor Joan Kennedy.
A Column About Patches, Bean, and Everything In-Between
Despite her current vocational indecision, “When I was younger, the possibilities felt endless—and all of them were exciting. One day I wanted to be a Jelly Belly factory tour-guide, the next an old-fashioned ‘Soda Shoppe’ owner in Mountain View, Ark.,” said columnist Kaiserman.
Conway Teaches Freshman Writing and Federal Penitents
“Far fewer people end up returning to prison because they’ve had education in prison,” said Patrick Conway, who is researching the effectiveness of college-level prison education.
From Southern Air to Subway Fare: My Long Journey Home
After a semester of Southern hospitality, columnist Timmy Facciola rediscovers his Jesuit Identity, finding a new appreciation for being a man for others.