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FOOD + DRINK Linda Li and Justin Sherlock FOOD + DRINK Linda Li and Justin Sherlock

Crumbl

Students at the College of William and Mary are unable to partake in the nationwide tradition of late-night runs to Insomnia Cookies to satisfy their snack cravings. But for those so inclined to treat themselves to a few — or a dozen — specialty cookies from time to time, this review of the Crumbl Cookies in Hampton is for you.

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ARTS + CULTURE Marion Biondi ARTS + CULTURE Marion Biondi

Why Are We So Obsessed With The Regency Era?

Ah, yes, the Regency Era. Such a fleeting period of British history — only about nine years in length (1811 to 1820) — and yet it still occupies our fantasies over two centuries later. We daydream of the frills and ornate gowns and waltzes and witty banter, but why? It’s been over 200 social seasons … what are we holding onto?

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FOOD + DRINK Vivian Hoang FOOD + DRINK Vivian Hoang

An Ode to the Chicken Wing

Some people have a favorite food. Other people have a lifelong passion. Vivian Hoang ’24 has found a happy medium of both in one thing and one thing only: the chicken wing. Continue reading to hear Vivian humbly profess her adoration for what can only be rightfully deemed the greatest cut of meat since … well, ever.

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NARRATIVES Mary Trimble NARRATIVES Mary Trimble

William & Paris

How does one avoid being “The Girl Whose Whole Personality Revolves Around Studying Abroad in Paris” while still offering an honest reflection on the experience? Maybe one doesn’t, and if you find that to be so, dear reader, then just flip to the next article where someone will certainly be writing about something far more unique than a study abroad experience in Paris. In the space that follows — if you’re still reading — I hope to strike a balance between purveyor of superficial clichés à la “Emily in Paris” or “Gossip Girl” and absolute killjoy who argues (inaccurately) that Paris isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.

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ARTS + CULTURE JR Herman ARTS + CULTURE JR Herman

The Dictionary of Obscure William & Mary Sorrows

You may have heard of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, a dictionary of words invented by John Koenig to describe feelings that everyone has surely felt at some point in their lives but that we don’t have “official” words for. Koenig’s dictionary is lovely, poetic, and thought-provoking, but his terms are so broadly applicable to a general audience that they miss the 18-22 year old college demographic, and consequently, the daily drama college students go through. I realized that someone needed to come up with a list of college-specific sorrows — ones that almost everyone has probably felt at some point, in some way, shape, or form — and make them obscure no longer.

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ARTS + CULTURE Mary Beth Bauermann ARTS + CULTURE Mary Beth Bauermann

Bach-Rock: When Rock Went Baroque

You may be wondering what baroque rock entails, seeing as the two genres could not be further apart, at least sonically. According to baroque.org, characteristics of baroque music include loud and soft dynamics, emphasis on harmony, and the use of string instruments and the harpsichord. Baroque rock adopts these musical qualities and mixes them with the electric guitars, drum beats, and bass lines associated with rock music. As a result, baroque rock creates a compelling combination of rock and classical music, complete with elaborate classical instrumentation and functional harmony.

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