Posts Tagged ‘spotlight’
A Look into My iTunes
My music is sacred; I don’t like to share it with others. I’m afraid of being judged for my rather eclectic taste in music. Be warned: this is about to be weird. And here we go…. Taylor Swift I literally hav...
Caffeinating the World
It comes as no surprise that coffee is a desirable good. It tastes great, keeps you awake and alert, and if you’re like me, serves as a loyal companion during long days in the library. It turns out, however, that the prod...
10 Refrigerator Rules to Dating
Every week here at Spike the Water Cooler, we will bring you a different top ten list. We will start with the basics: everyone could use a little reminder about how to keep a successful relationship, well, successful. Enjoy! &n...
Who Can Make the Real Difference: Mentors vs. Sponsors
I have been lucky enough to have many mentors in my life. I consider my parents to be my main supporters; my biggest mentors. I have had teachers and professors who have truly invested in my education and have supported my writ...
Photo of the Day: Adrenaline
Just looking at this photo freaks us out a little. Are you an adrenaline junkie?
Good Comedy is More Than Just Fart Jokes
The night I saw Bridesmaids I had to go to two different theaters. We got to the first theater too late, and the show was sold out. Fortunately, we managed to make it to another in time for the next show. This was not opening n...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Sell Lemonade!
This weekend, I had the fortune of working with some extraordinary children in D.C. on a unique project – to create a lemonade stand. Ok, maybe it’s not all that different. If you have ever been 8 you have probably ...
Photo of the Day: Find Peace
Found taped to the floor of my school’s library during a time when everyone can use a little hope: ”This is a nothing space. Step inside if you need a break.When you are here, you do not exist and the world does no...
At the Water Cooler: Superpowers
As humans, we are obsessed with being super versions of ourselves. We get thrills from riding roller coasters, we need to feel the wind in our face. Back in 2001, This American Life asked, “flight or invisibility?”...
100 Percent Men
What do the National Hockey League, Groupon’s Senior Management Team and The New Republic have in common? They are run exclusively by men. That’s right, a new blog called 100PercentMen shows all the different ̶...
