Lifestyle
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Annual Edwardsville Art Fair Showcases Diverse Talent in City Park
By Jeannette Carrington jcarrington@lc.edu The picturesque City Park in Edwardsville, Illinois, next to the Edwardsville Library, played host to the annual Edwardsville Art Fair from Sept. 22-24, 2023. This three-day celebration of creativity drew…
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Discover Hidden Treasures at My Antique Store in Godfrey
By Mallory Elaine Clevenger meclevenger@lc.edu My Antique Store has been tucked away on West Delmar Avenue in Godfrey for over a decade, welcoming locals and tourists alike into a maze of delicate glass, hand-crafted furniture,…
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Anime Conbini Mart: Where Mini Meets Mighty in the World of Anime Conventions
By Taylor L. Smith taysmith@lc.edu Conventions are a great way for people with any sort of special interest or hobby to meet and connect with others with the same or similar special interests or…
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Kicking Their Way to Victory: Students Win at the KD Cup Kickball Tournament
By Isabelle Flener iflener@lc.edu In the first round of the KD Cup Competition, held on Friday, Oct. 13, students emerged as the champions of the kickball tournament. The KD Cup has three major tournaments, with…
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Getting to Know the Madison County Chess Association
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu Human intellect, strategy, cunningness, mathematics—these are the things that make Chess an interesting and powerful game. Chess is often referred to as the “game of knights” and is a…
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St. Louis Ren Fest: Where Fantasy Comes to Life
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu In the heart of the modern world, there is a realm where time bends, history and fantasy come together. The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is an event that takes you to…
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A Night of Magic and Color: The Balloon Glow Festival 2023
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu Hot air balloons are marvels of science and engineering, having the capability to gracefully float in the sky and captivate our imaginations, with their colorful and buoyant orbs, as well…
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Getting to Know the Madison County Chess Association
By Katie Loethen Kloethen@lc.edu Human intellect, strategy, cunningness, mathematics—these are the things that make Chess an interesting and powerful game. Chess is often referred to as the “game of knights” and is a…
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Jellyfish Update- Peach Blossom Jellies, Sting Prevention Kits, and more!
By Mary Curvey (a hardcore jellyfish fan) mcurvey@lc.edu Hello curious readers! Summer 2023 was a busy one for jellyfish-related news and exploration! I traveled around both online and, in the States, to see some…
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“Grow Through What You Go Through” – All about my interactive mural and what it means to me.
By: Megan Doyle mjdoyle@lc.edu To give you a little bit of a back story behind the meaning of my mural and how it came about, I’ll take you back to 2020. During that year,…