Sophia Klomparens Archives

Let It Go: How an Art Elective Taught a Senior to See the World Differently

I’m an English major who decided on a whim to take a drawing elective my senior year. I expected to learn how to draw. I didn’t expect to change my whole perspective on life.

Watch the Leaves: A Senior’s Thoughts on Time

What do autumn leaves and mock trial have in common?

A Newfound Appreciation for Quarantine

Like many other students, I was skeptical of the rules and regulations surrounding COVID-19—but when I got quarantined, I gained a newfound appreciation for the policies.

The Sound of Study: Five Playlists to Boost Your Productivity

How are you going to get all this information into your head before your test? If you’re like thousands of other college students, your solution is to pick up your headphones and open Spotify.

Mind, Body, and Soul: Five Tips for Staying Healthy in College

As a busy college student, sometimes you may need a reminder of how to stay healthy, even when your schedule is full and you’re feeling stressed. Here are five tips for staying healthy in college.

From Hell to Heaven: The Levels of Mossey Library

Whether you love studying in the isolation of Hell, the quiet of Purgatory, or the energy of Heaven, there’s a place for everyone at Mossey Library.

The Day I Met Dante

A lifelong perfectionist, I had struggled all semester with trying to accomplish each and every task in an increasingly difficult workload—until I got some much-needed advice from Dante’s Paradiso.