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Pandemic Etiquette

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020 kitsch

by Mariana Meriles I think many of us spent our childhoods being taught social etiquette—you know, things like chewing with your mouth closed, giving a proper handshake, avoiding (and on my end, failing to avoid) crying in public, etc—but I … Continue reading Pandemic Etiquette

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Here is a Puddle

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 kitsch

By Ruby Que Artist’s Statement Here is a puddle is a three-day, site-specific installation exploring trauma and reclamation of one’s voice. The gallery is transformed into an underwater world with mixed media elements: 1) large panels of blue crystal organza … Continue reading Here is a Puddle

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The Big Brick House That Could: A Love Letter to Lodge

July 13, 2020 kitsch

By Anna Grace Lee Two weeks into self-isolation, I was sitting in the backyard with my housemate Emma when a rainstorm began to brew. As the clouds broke, we ran inside for shelter, and I suddenly felt overwhelmed with appreciation … Continue reading The Big Brick House That Could: A Love Letter to Lodge

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Two Liturgies

January 12, 2020January 11, 2020 kitsch

By Nalu Concepcion THE WORD // unanswerables slip into the church three minutes late, 9:33 p.m. sharp — your usual sunday ritual. your right hand falls into the basin of holy water next to the hymnals, and your left hand … Continue reading Two Liturgies

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Psychology Needs to Stop Fighting Itself

January 11, 2020 kitsch

By Anna Godek “Why do you like psychology? What makes you interested in studying it?”  I was asked these questions by the two graduate students interviewing me for a research assistant position in the Cornell BABY (Behavioral Analysis of Beginning … Continue reading Psychology Needs to Stop Fighting Itself

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e-Boys and e-Girls: The Goth Revival

January 11, 2020 kitsch

By Stephen Yang There is something in the air on campus that keeps screaming “GOTH!” yet is not exactly goth. I sense a dark and thrilling tinge to this emerging trend, yet it is too nuanced to put into words. … Continue reading e-Boys and e-Girls: The Goth Revival

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The Sound on the Stairs: Hauntings in Your Local College Town

January 11, 2020May 30, 2020 kitsch

By Emma Eisler “…you cannot kill an unquiet spirit, and I know that my impending death will not mean the end of Rulloff. In the dead of night, walking along Cayuga Street, you will sense my presence. When you wake … Continue reading The Sound on the Stairs: Hauntings in Your Local College Town

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Looking Beyond the Aesthetics of Sustainable Fashion

January 8, 2020 kitsch

By Nicole Oliviera Given increased concerns about climate change and the speed at which humans are quite literally destroying the planet, many are looking for eco-friendly or low-impact alternatives to otherwise damaging products in our environment. Clothing has not escaped … Continue reading Looking Beyond the Aesthetics of Sustainable Fashion

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Swipe Right for Pillow Talk

January 8, 2020 kitsch

By Emma Eisler I’m sitting next to him in bed, hickey blooming on my neck, when he says the dreaded words: “I’m actually fiscally conservative.” A chill runs down my spine. I feel my stomach clench and scan the room … Continue reading Swipe Right for Pillow Talk

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