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Posts by: Jessica Swenson

In the true spirit of Christmas, the widely renowned Houston Alley Theatre has decided to forgo their usual in-person performance of “A Christmas Carol” and has instead released a free production of the classic that is available to view online now until Dec. 27.  All audiences need to do is register on the Alley...

This holiday season, Main Street Theatre is giving the community the gift of comedy, wit and class, with the plays “Miss Bennet and The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” via live, staged readings on Zoom.  Written by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon as a continuation of Jane Austen’s “Pride...

Is it just me or do holidays hit different when you’re younger? For the past few years, I’ve been noticing the lack of spirit I’ve had for the holidays, and that’s without the pandemic. If you find yourself struggling to find the Christmas spirit this year, and you’re looking for ways to brighten the mood, then...

Envision yourself coasting inside of a Tommy Hilfiger store, trying to find the perfect pair of jeans as a Christmas present for your best friend. However, you soon come to realize that the trousers you favored are the same exact cost as your own phone bill. Pulling a Jessie J, you forget about the price tag and...

Hey Fall 2020, It’s me, a Coog. We’ve been going at this for a while, and I think it’s time we finally took action. It’s been a few months, but I think it’s safe to say that we are straight up, not having a good time out here. We keep going back and forth; I keep saying “this can’t get any worse”, and you...

“The Haunting of Bly Manor” is Netflix’s follow up to the critically acclaimed horror series “The Haunting of Hill House”. This time around, show creator Mike Flanagan (known for his horror films, which he has directed, wrote, and edited) beguiles us with his vision of the 1898 Henry James horror novella “The Turn of...

Hey Coogs! With the pandemic still barrelling on in its 8th month (ugh … try not to think about that …) you’ve probably gone through most of your watchlists and backlogs of TV shows and movies by now. Thankfully, the new fall anime season is upon us, and with more than 40+ new shows hitting the market, I’m here to...

As the time of finals and stress approaches, it is good to do things that we enjoy that soothe our minds. Personally, I’m a fan of immersing myself in another world through books or TV shows, so if you are into consuming media as much as I am, here are some book recommendations to de-stress! For romance lovers…...

Have you ever been taking a test, working a job, studying in school and you just feel like a fraud? Not as in you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities or that you lack certain skills or qualifications — but that you don’t even belong at your school or job in the first place? If this feeling is an all too...

If you’re studying for final exams and you’re nervous about your overall understanding of a subject, there are many resources online that you can use to help. Here are a few websites and apps where you can test yourself and study up for a variety of subjects: YouTube On YouTube, OG educational channels such as...