why does art matter?
Why are we so drawn to art—to music, films, books, stories? The beauty of art gestures beyond itself, to something greater. But what is it, exactly, that we’re searching for? A RENEWED APPRECIATION As a result of this pandemic, there have been many general themes...
Why I Majored in English (and 10 Things I Learned)
I have always been enamored with words. I enjoyed both reading and writing; both came easily to me. When it came to deciding on a major, English seemed like the right choice…and the more I studied writing, the more fascinating it became! Writers can convey a...
dear class of 2020
In response to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, Westmont College, like many other colleges across the nation, decided to transition to classes online for the safety of their students and faculty. With little notice, students were required to leave campus and find...
senior semester bucket list | santa barbara, ca
Here we are, the last semester at college. Four years of homework and classes and conversations and friendships and formals and travel abroad and transferring schools. With only two months before I graduate, I created a list of all the things I want to...
digital minimalism for the college student
Recently I read Cal Newport’s book, Digital Minimalism. In one of the central points, Newport notices that the first generation with almost unlimited exposure to digital technology (the generation born from 1995 onward) was also the first generation to face crippling...Welcome!
Hey there! I’m Olivia Grace, and this is my online journal of all things creative and beautiful.
