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The Importance of Young Adult Literature
Julianna Concepcion | Opinions Opened book close up with bookshelf in the back / Photo by 'Prostock-studio', licensed by Envato.com Last semester, I took a Young Adult Literature course with Dr. Speicher, a professor in my major. Before this course, I had read a bit of young adult literature as a kid, stuff like Pretties and The Giver. But what had mostly stuck with me throughout my college journey were memoirs and short stories. Before this course, I hadn’t thought too de
Julianna Concepcion
1 day ago
Book Review: Unboxed by Non Pratt
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment family of four parents pregnant mom and dad and two siblings little boy and girl in stylish clothes in chalet are ready to welcome Christmas and New Year near Christmas tree with gift box presents. / Photo by 'fentonroma', licensed by Envato.com . Over winter break, during one of my long Barnes & Noble’s perusal I came across a book by Non Pratt called Unboxed. I don’t know why exactly it drew me in at first, it was nothing like what
Mikayla Leskey
Jan 23
Book Review: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Female hand holding Red poppy flowers in a wild field. Vivid Poppies meadow in spring. Beautiful summer day. Beautiful red poppy flowers on green fleecy stems grow in the field. Scarlet poppy flowers in the sunset light. / Photo by ' yanishevskaanna ', licensed by Envato.com . The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang is a militaristic fantasy book and by far, one of the most popular books I’ve ever read. It exceeded every single expectation I ever
Mikayla Leskey
Nov 20, 2025
Book Review: Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder is one of the weirdest books you will ever read. What starts seemingly like an alternate-version of the COVID-19 virus, it’s clearly not, or at the very least way more severe. The main character, Erin, starts vomiting blood and bleeding from the eyes, and that’s just the start of this horror tale. It’s a mix of apocalyptic, body horror, and dystopian. With nodes of romance, and general weirdne
Mikayla Leskey
Oct 17, 2025
Book Review: You Should Be So Lucky
Mikayla Leskey | Arts & Entertainment “You Should Be So Lucky” by Cat Sebastian is the baseball romance you never knew you wanted....
Mikayla Leskey
Feb 25, 2025
Book Review: The Poet X
Mikayla Leskey | Arts & Entertainment Editor “The Poet X” by Elizabeth Acevedo has been sitting on my bookshelf for the past five...
Mikayla Leskey
Oct 11, 2024
Book Review: "Darius the Great is Not Okay"
Mikayla Leskey | Arts & Entertainment Editor “Darius the Great is Not Okay” by Adib Khorram is the first book to ever make me cry, and...
Mikayla Leskey
Sep 20, 2024
February 2024 Releases
Discover the most anticipated February 2024 shows, movies, games, and books! From Netflix to Disney Plus, get ready for an exciting lineup.
Paige Stegina
Feb 9, 2024
What to Know Before Watching "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes recently premiered in theaters. Here's what you should know before you see the movie.
Hayden Smith
Dec 1, 2023
Rooted Features Book of Eastern Alumni
The Rooted book club is featuring Purple Hibiscus by ECSU alumni Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Stacey Addo
Oct 6, 2023
Their Vicious Games, An Amazing Debut Book
Their Vicious Games is a compelling novel for debut author Joelle Wellington.
Stacey Addo
Oct 5, 2023
The Woman in Me: Britney Spears’ new Memoir
Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, will be released on October 24.
Stacey Addo
Sep 29, 2023
A Bridge Back to Childhood with Bridge to Terabithia
Paige Stegina| A&E Editor There are certain movies that have the power to transport the viewer back to their childhood. One of these...
Paige Stegina
Feb 28, 2023
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