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(Brooke Ghaly / Heights Editor)

Homemade On The Heights: Greek Bowl

Sydney Benedict October 10, 2024
Between you and me, I think this version of the Greek bowl gives Lower a serious run for its money! Honestly, I make this meal at least once a week—it’s easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

Campus Cocktails: The Sun-Kissed Strawberry Sipper

MC Claverie February 4, 2024
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.
(Parker Leaf / Heights Editor)

Homemade on the Heights: Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

MC Claverie December 4, 2023
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

The Other Side of Paradise: Field Reports From the Internship Hunt

Timmy Facciola July 4, 2019
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

More Than Just Extra Melanin: My Life Through Freckles

Joan Kennedy September 23, 2018
"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

Who’s Your Caddy: Another Summer Without an Internship

Timmy Facciola September 4, 2018
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

I’m Not Interested in Seeing My Name on the Walk of Fame

Joan Kennedy March 15, 2018
"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

A Column about Appreciating the Finer (and Fighty) Things in Life

Joan Kennedy March 15, 2018
"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.
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A Column About Patches, Bean, and Everything In-Between

Brooke Kaiserman February 4, 2018
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

Conway Teaches Freshman Writing and Federal Penitents

Joan Kennedy January 31, 2018
“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

From Southern Air to Subway Fare: My Long Journey Home

Timmy Facciola January 28, 2018
After a semester of Southern hospitality, columnist Timmy Facciola rediscovers his Jesuit Identity, finding a new appreciation for being a man for others.
A Letter of Recommendation: Travel Without Headphones

A Letter of Recommendation: Travel Without Headphones

Colleen Martin January 21, 2018
He asked her for her name after telling her not to tell anyone her name, a young girl learned a lot from a single ride on the T.
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