COVID-19’s Effect on the Arts
Written by Caitlin McDonough COVID-19 has certainly had an impact on the visual arts at Carlow and the Carlow University Art Gallery just as it has for cultural organizations in the region and across the globe. – Amy Bowman-McElhone As we all know, we are living in uncertain times full of cancellations and closings of schools, businesses, stay-at-home orders, unemployment, and above all, fear and worry about our future. Businesses in certain areas across the U.S. are beginning to open up again, but facemasks, social distancing, and capacity limits seem to have become the new normal. Over 36 million Americans … Continue reading COVID-19’s Effect on the Arts
To the Graduating Class of 2020
Written By: Lana Al Doori To all the seniors who’ve dreamed of walking the graduation stage since the start of their undergraduate career. To all the seniors who’ve worked hard to earn the degree that they deserve. To all the seniors that have spent endless … Continue reading To the Graduating Class of 2020
Things to Watch & Play at Home
Written By Caitlin McDonough & Isabella Diaz TV Shows: I Am Not Okay With This (Netflix) – This seven-episode Netflix series follows a teenage girl, Sydney, who finds out she has strange powers while dealing with grief, her sexuality, high school drama, and family issues. Created by the same guy who made End of the F**king World, this comedy-drama is a mix between Stranger Things and any coming-of-age film about a small-town teen. Since the episodes are short and captivating, this show is worth a watch for anyone who likes coming-of-age or supernatural stories. Also, for anyone from PA, it was filmed in Brownsville and Pittsburgh! Chernobyl (HBO) – Chernobyl is a five-episode long miniseries on HBO that focuses on the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine, telling the personal … Continue reading Things to Watch & Play at Home
Things to do During Quarantine
Written By: Marena Glaister Being in quarantine for the coronavirus outbreak has been a drastic change for us all, but how are you spending your time? Are you finding yourself bored and doing the same unhealthy things daily? Well I have some good news! I put together a list of fun and healthy things to do, inspired by Talk to Mira and The Macey Lynn blogs, while we are all still stuck in quarantine. Yoga. It is difficult to stay fit while being stuck in your home (unless you have a gym of course) so one suggestion is to try is yoga. Yoga helps with decreasing stress, relieving anxiety, bettering one’s quality of sleep, and increasing flexibility and strength. Yoga classes are available … Continue reading Things to do During Quarantine
Self-Care Article: Earth Day Edition
Written By: Marena Glaister Earth Day was on April 22, but it is still Earth week from April 19-24. What better way to spend it (even in quarantine) than taking care of yourself and some plants? Taking care of a plant, or a few, can keep you occupied and calm your nerves during quarantine. It gives you the responsibility of taking care of a living thing that will also benefit you. Many plants can clean the air in your house. Another bonus is the color they bring into a room. The following chart shows some plants that are easy to take care of, and clean the air in an inside room the best: Barberton Daisy English Ivy Snake Plant or Mother-In-Law’s Tongue Chrysanthemum … Continue reading Self-Care Article: Earth Day Edition
Free Subscriptions
Written By: Meghan Vence In response to the recent steps taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many companies are offering free online ways to entertain and educate. Practicing social distancing and isolation doesn’t mean that our world has to stop. Use these free offers to take some time to relax or find a new hobby! Siriusxm Sirius is offering free streaming until May 15. Listen to the newest releases, keep up with the news, make your own playlists and even watch live performances. Audible A selection of audiobooks are available to stream for as long as schools stay closed. They can be streamed on your desktop, laptop, … Continue reading Free Subscriptions
Baking with a Twist: Homemade Pretzels and How Baking Can Help Your Mental Health
Written By: Clare Duffus Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 packets active dry yeast 6 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons of melted butter 4 ½ cups flour 2 teaspoons fine salt 5 tablespoons baking soda 3 cups warm water Coarse salt 8 tablespoons of melted butter Directions … Continue reading Baking with a Twist: Homemade Pretzels and How Baking Can Help Your Mental Health
What’s Good Carlow? Episode 13 – Top Ten Athletes
WHAT’S GOOD CARLOW! Your host, DJ Zedalis, is still pumping out episodes for you guys to listen to. Today, DJ breaks down his Top Ten Athletes of All Time with his good friend and roommate Johnny Mac. They go through … Continue reading What’s Good Carlow? Episode 13 – Top Ten Athletes
What’s Good Carlow? Episode 12 – Top Ten Animals (No relation to Tiger King)
WHAT’S GOOD CARLOW! Sorry, but this video is not a top ten of Joe Exotic’s tigers – or anything else from the Tiger King series. Your host, DJ Zedalis, invited his good friend Eli to come on the show and … Continue reading What’s Good Carlow? Episode 12 – Top Ten Animals (No relation to Tiger King)
Clare’s Perfected Chocolate Chip Cookies
Written by: Clare Duffus Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup packed light brown sugar (use dark brown for a chewier cookie) 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon … Continue reading Clare’s Perfected Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chai Tea Yogurt Cake Recipe
Written by: Clare Duffus Ingredients 1 cup of vegetable oil (including more for the pan) 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 cup … Continue reading Chai Tea Yogurt Cake Recipe
10 Great Takeout Places
Written by: Anamarie Martinez Storms Restaurant Storms restaurant is a family owned Italian restaurant located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Storms offers affordable but authentic Italian food for lunch or dinner. They are currently offering curbside carry-out. When you get to the restaurant, you can call them, and they will bring your food right out to your car. They also offer delivery to the South Baldwin, Whitehall, and Brentwood areas. Central Diner and Grille Central Diner and Grille is a family owned restaurant in Robinson. They serve breakfast all-day, and they also offer Greek and American classic foods. They are currently offering … Continue reading 10 Great Takeout Places
