• Entertainment

    Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 Comfort Anime Recommendations to Watch Over Break and Personal Ratings

    Had a busy semester and couldn’t catch up on the latest anime hits and sleepers? Or, are you bored during the break and am looking for a show to sip hot chocolate to? Well, look no further whereas the following anime will certainly make your winter break the most comfortable yet.

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  • UD News

    My Experience On APSA’s New York Trip

    On December 3, 2022 APSA held their annual New York City trip. This was my first time going on the trip though, so I was a little nervous. Before this trip, I had never been on a school trip in college. This seemed like a good opportunity though, it was only for a day and it was free. Well, I had to make a down payment of $10 just to secure a spot on the list, but afterwards they gave the money back. Even if it was $10 to go on the trip, I would have wanted to go anyway because it would have been a nice break from school…

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  • Food

    Asian Comfort Food

    After a long semester, it is time for winter break. For many, this means coming home and being around the ones you love. There is no better feeling than being able to finally relax and unwind with friends and family. Additionally, there is the excitement of the holiday season. But out of all the joys of being back, I mostly look forward to home cooking. While away at school, I often long for the delicious meals my family or I create. It is the best when you get to come back and make the foods that you love eating. Here are a few of my favorite dishes to eat during…

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  • Art

    Comfort

    Submitted by Julia Lanzona Comfort wraps its scarf around me in infinite circles of wool Gifted by Autumn and treasured by winter Folded neatly by the hands of spring and tucked away by summer Comfort finds its way back to me   Comfort lifts the bed sheets and crawls in to share its pillowy warmth  While singing into my ear to a harmonious hum that cradles the spirit and soul It laughs contagiously with infectious humor And weeps alongside me before dabbing my eyes saltless    Comfort is the gentle ebb and flow after overwhelming waves of high tide And it’s the torch that wards away will-o’-the-wisps and ghosted memories …

  • Feature

    A Mother-Daughter’s Unbreakable Bond

    For many, a mother is a role model, best friend, and pillar of strength for her daughter. A mother comforts her daughter during moments of weakness. A mother gives advice to her daughter on how to dress. A mother warns her daughter about boys. A mother, most importantly, loves her daughter unconditionally, as they emotionally understand their daughter the best. It is widely believed that the relationship between mothers and daughters is the strongest of all parent-child bonds, and although I disagreed with this belief for a long time, I now understand the truth.

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  • Food

    Classic Comfort Cookies: Crinkles!

    With the holiday season, I always find comfort in baking cookies to bring to holiday parties. One of my favorite kinds of cookies to make are crinkles—chocolate cookies that combine brownies and cookies in one with its fudgy centers and crispy powdered sugar outer layer. Its crinkled appearance—hence the name—accentuated by the powdered sugar gives it that cozy comfort-food snack and dessert that I look forward to eating every holiday season. In this article, I’ll be sharing my favorite crinkle recipe from Savor Easy that my loved-ones and myself enjoy!

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  • Entertainment

    Cute and Comfy Squishmallows to make the Perfect Gift

    While the holidays have just passed, gift-giving is a year round task that may sometimes cause us extra stress as we ponder over the perfect present for our loved ones. One of the most classic gifts you can’t go wrong with this year is an adorable plushie. Whether it's a sibling, roommate, or even a gift for yourself, everyone loves a squishy and soft toy to lay on their bed and keep them cozy. For the past few years, squishmallows have been all over Tik Tok pages, Pinterest boards, and gift wish lists among so many people (including myself). However, as they have grown so popular, the brand has made…

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  • Entertainment

    My Neighbor Totoro, The Cutest Comfort Movie

    As a very big movie person, I have seen many movies in my lifetime, but there are a select few movies that I would call a comfort movie of mine. Out of all the movies I considered to be my comfort movies, I think my favorite one would have to be My Neighbor Totoro. Honestly, I would probably say any Studio Ghibli movie could easily be a comfort movie of mine, but there’s something about the calmness of the movie that gives me that comforting feeling.

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  • Food

    A Holiday Dish That Make My Taste Buds Sing

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner and all I’ve been dreaming about is the endless selection of truly delicious eats. One that has been especially on my mind is the good old classic Honey Walnut Shrimp. This iconic dish is not only popular at Asian establishments, but in Asian households. What I love most about this fan favorite is the addition of walnuts. They bring an extra depth to the food with its warm and nutty flavor. Overall, the sweet and salty combination is perfect for special occasions, especially Thanksgiving. Follow this recipe taken from Tiffy Cooks to make your taste buds sing this holiday!

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  • Art

    Songs that Feel Like November

    Fall is my absolute favorite season, and in my opinion, the best season (no argument allowed!). As winter creeps upon us and the weather continues to get colder, here are some songs I recommend playing to enjoy the last month of fall. The songs I have selected are ones that I have connected with and play on repeat everyday. Here are 11 songs I recommend for the 11th month of the year!