Europeans Don’t Get Taco Bell Breakfast
You’re not dreaming. It’s here. I can officially say I tried Taco Bell breakfast. I admit, it wasn’t horrible. I wasn’t sick three hours later like I thought I might be. There’s no doubt, though,...
View ArticleRussia’s Library Night Appears to be a Success
Amid the negative news which has surrounded Russia for the past few months, the people of Russia recently organized a notable event. From April 25-26, more than 80 Russian regions held their third...
View ArticleWhat Can’t You Live Without?…“Friendship”
“Friendship” is a movie about two German friends flying to America and their adventure from New York to San Francisco. Now, if you don’t know German it can be very hard to follow along because the...
View ArticleStuttgarter Frühlingsfest!
When I traveled to Germany last year, I was a bit disappointed that my semester was in the Spring and not the Fall. How could I ever become an extreme tourist in Germany without going to Oktoberfest?...
View ArticleRamstein, Germany: A Home to Many Americans
Let’s talk about Ramstein and no, and I don’t mean the band. Ramstein Air Base is an American NATO support installation established 61 years ago on June 1, 1953, in the southwest corner of Germany. It...
View ArticleVladimir Putin: The Man and the Meme
Few world leaders are as easily recognizable as Russian President Vladimir Putin. His unique looks, as well as his antics, have made him a favorite subject for many silly jokes and memes on the...
View ArticleVaginas connect cultures, end violence
Vagina. I know, it’s a scary word, right? But why? Why are we all scared of a body part? Think of how bizarre it would be if people reacted the same way to the word “elbow” as they do to the word...
View ArticleHealthy Italian Ricotta Dessert
I am in a constant battle between satisfying my sweet tooth and maintaining a healthy diet to remain “in-shape”. It’s a struggle many people face on a daily basis because desserts are just so...
View ArticleTruth on Film: Columbia’s True/False Festival
The True/False Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri is a documentary festival that is respected and celebrated for numerous justifiable reasons. Taking place this year from March 5-8, Filmmakers and...
View ArticleDan Bing: A Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast
When I was studying abroad in Taiwan, my favorite thing to eat for breakfast was dan bing (Chinese: 蛋餅). Dan bing is a traditional Taiwanese breakfast consisting of a crepe and egg as the base with the...
View ArticleLoving Venice to Death
When we think of Venice we think of riding down the Grand Canal atop a gondola while sipping wine and listening to a gondolier sing. Though this experience is still plausible, the cherished gem of...
View ArticleCoping in Bhutan
While sitting in my room, sick as can be, facetiously thinking, “I feel like I’m dying” I started contemplating death. Death, in general, is an uneasy topic for most. It brings up sad memories or is...
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