Celebrating 200 Years

Parker Green


If you're looking for something to read, check out out the romantasy sub-genre.

Romantasy books with yearning so exquisite they make you believe in true love

I’ve been thinking a lot about romantasy (the sub-genre combining fantasy and romance); specifically, what makes a good one. For me, it boils down to two points: the fantasy-world plotline needs to be equally as strong as the romantic one, and the romance should be carried by a heavy, slow-burn, borderline-pathetic amount of yearning.Because I’m feeling generous, I will share five(ish) books that fit this mold exactly. Prepare to have your life changed.





Parker Green cuts a scrap piece of paper in the Makerspace. Photo provided by Parker Green

A love letter to the Makerspace

"For me, the Makerspace (and art in general) allows me to make mistakes — to be absolutely terrible at something — in a consequence-free environment."


Asst. Campus and Community editors Parker Green and Shannon Mahoney, along with Asst. Culture editor Ayla Peden shares their favorite and least favorite books of 2025.

Bookworm Review wrapped: Our writers’ best and worst reads

As the semester comes to a close, so does another year of great — and not so great — books that made 2025 that much more entertaining. As you may or may not know, every other week, writers Ayla Peden, Shannon Mahoney and Parker Green each take turns to recommend some of their favorite books to you, lovely readers.So, in this edition, they have decided to come together and share their favorite and least favorite books of 2025.




Cultivating my online experience: How I protect my peace

"Quite simply, I don’t have the energy to listen to another person's bigotry, not when that energy could be put to good use. It’s this line of reasoning that has led me to start unfollowing people, an effort I’ve proudly learned from my dad."