Hi, friends! Welcome back to another week of Browsing the Lou. This week’s adventure brings us to Left Bank Books in the Central West End. First-off I just have to brag on how kind the staff of Left Bank was; they were so fun to chat with about books, and so... More »
Hi, friends! Welcome back to Browsing the Lou! This week’s blog brings us to a hotspot in Kirkwood called The Novel Neighbor. This is a bookshop I’ve heard people rave about for so long, but hadn’t had the chance to visit yet, so I was so excited to pop in a... More »
There’s something so exciting about walking into a bookshop—the smell of freshly printed books and coffee, the colorful array of books, the community of readers, and the vast selection awaiting any customer. In this article series, I’ll be exploring the differ... More »
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6wmVPq2 If you’re considering studying abroad or are simply curious, this series is for you! Last summer, I had the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy, and I’m excited to share the tips and tricks I learned along the way. In thi... More »
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6wmUUDy If you’re considering studying abroad or are simply curious, this series is for you! Last summer, I had the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy, and I’m excited to share the tips and tricks I learned along the way. Today,... More »
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6wmaEsu Welcome to Study Abroad 101! If you’re considering studying abroad or are simply curious, this series is for you! Last summer, I had the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy, and I’m excited to share the tips and tricks I ... More »
Welcome to Study Abroad 101! If you’re considering studying abroad or are simply curious, this series is for you! Last summer, I had the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy, and I’m excited to share the tips and tricks I learned along the way. Stay tuned f... More »
I’m on a mission to meet some of the people who chose a lesser-known major at Maryville and get to know them and learn about their story and their goals. This week, I talked to Maggie Rentfro, a third-year student, to learn about her Maryville experience. Magg... More »
The Orcs of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy have become one of the most iconic creatures in fantasy literature, but unlike the equally famous Elves and Dwarves, Orcs are entirely the creation of Tolkien. They are in essence a modern monster, built... More »
Of the original monsters adapted to the screen by Universal Pictures, The Invisible Man has proven one of the most enduring. H.G. Wells’ original science fiction novel in 1897 depicted a scientist named Griffin who went mad after turning himself permanently in... More »
A mighty hero sails to the land of his father’s trusted friend, slays a family of monsters to defend a hall and its king, wins glory and honor for his name to become king himself, and perishes in epic battle with the deadliest opponent he ever faced. It sounds... More »
All stories need conflict, and the trickster archetype is one of the most common antagonists to stir things up, present throughout myth and modern media alike. Yet what happens when you inflate the power of a trickster, until they lose what makes them a compel... More »
