Walking into Stick It In Your Ear, a swarm of posters advertising local music events cover the shop window and customers are greeted with a wave of “hello”s from the Stick It In Your Ear staff. Music in the store accompanies guests on their vinyl journey. For over 30 years, the local record store has been welcoming customers from all walks of life, providing the Springfield community with their vinyl and music needs.
Read MoreThe great Edgar Allen Poe once said, “Because I feel that, in the heavens above, the angels, whispering to one another, can find, among their burning terms of love, none so devotional as that of mother.” Our mothers will always have an impact on our lives in some way.
Read MoreGeorge Sr. once said, “There’s always money in the banana stand.” This beloved joke comes from one of the nation’s most beloved sitcoms: “Arrested Development.” For years, people have laughed, cried and gasped with the ensemble casts typical of a multi-cam, studio audience sitcom. The audience seeing themselves on-screen through character dynamics and humor, principles typical of a sitcom, made these shows into the classics that they are.
Read MoreWho knew that the market for miniature wood chairs, plastic baby-doll heads, and kodak slide lamps would be on the rise in Springfield, Missouri? These objects, among others, are the product of donated materials that have come directly from Springfield residents.
Read MoreWhether it is moving into your dorm, apartment, or house, we all know how daunting it can be to have to furnish and decorate your space. As a college student on a tight budget, thrifting home decor has not only helped my stress, but my bank account as well. Thrifting decor can also allow you to find fun and unique pieces that bring character to your space.
Read MoreSomething that I love about Springfield is the live music scene. I am drawn to the fact that local musicians and artists can show off their passion wherever; whether it be house shows, front yards, or someone's basement, the location doesn’t matter as long as they can play. However, this year, some local Springfieldians decided to amplify the platform that musicians have had in past years and created an all day festival for bands.
Read MoreWhere’s the best vintage in Springfield, MO? Most of us would reply to this question with something like Springy Jeans, Relics Antique Mall, or Red Racks. Though some of these are small businesses, I challenge you to go even smaller. Booth 63 is a 11x20 foot vintage shop located in a booth of STD Flea Market. Ten years ago, Aaron Long wrote down his phone number on a one-dollar bill for a girl at a party with a cool hat, Alina Viknyanskiy.
Read MoreAt one point or another, you most likely have encountered a gallery wall. Whether you looked up “aesthetic wall decor” on Pinterest, saw a collection of framed paintings and certificates at your grandparent's house, or watched a movie where the cool older sibling character had a wall filled with posters. Gallery walls are a great way to add interest and personalization to any room.
Read MoreIf you've ever needed a last-minute, one-of-a-kind gift, look no further than Relics Antique Mall, located at 2015 W Battlefield Rd in Springfield, Missouri! Relics is the largest antique mall in Missouri, sitting at 90,000 square feet. This antique mall is a personal favorite of mine and a place I recommend to everyone. With all that space, you are bound to find anything you can imagine—they truly have everything.
Read MoreWe all know and love the famous Rama Thai restaurant for their delicious Thai cuisine that has been leaving customers happy and satisfied for over 8 years. What you might not know is that Rama Thai has officially opened the doors to their new sister restaurant: Thai Square.
Read MoreUnplug. Disconnect. Plug in. These are cyclical movements we do on a daily basis. For a lot of members of Generation Z, the first thing we do in the morning is open our eyes and disconnect our phones from the charger. Once we are awake, we scroll on our phones that we are so tethered to. As a generation, we are quick to grab our personal cellular device and swipe through notifications, check social media platforms, and respond to the continual conversations that happened the day before.
Read MoreThere’s nothing like grabbing a warm cup of hot chocolate from your favorite coffee shop, cozying up on the couch to watch your favorite holiday movie with your favorite people, and seeing the snow lightly fall over your house, coating the street in a blanket of white. Later, you’ll don your winter coats and drive past houses gleaming in lights and holiday cheer. There’s nothing like romanticizing the winter.
Read MoreIf you have paid attention to the Rap/Hip-Hop scene in 2023, there is one artist that continuously makes headlines. Best known for his 2010s hits such as One Night, Minnesota, Oprah’s Bank Account, and features from Kyle’s iSpy and DRAM’s Broccoli, Lil Yachty isn’t new to the game. Lil Yachty created 8 full-releases in 2016, all dabbling in different niches of the rap genre, like his recognizable autotuned rap or more punchline focused Michigan rap.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to emulate the aesthetic of someone who is “granola?” Is it the Pinterest-perfect hiker, repping the Chacos, Columbia PFG shorts, Lululemon long-sleeve, and that one Life Is Good backpack with the camelback water bottle attached by a carabiner? Perhaps this is what it means to be granola. But, while these items are certainly great products, they don’t necessarily have to be the ones you use.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at your phone only to discover the time is exactly 11:11? Or perhaps you’ve ordered a cup of coffee that totaled to $4.44? These sets of numbers are referred to as angel numbers, and behind these sets of numbers different meanings and associations can occur. Numerology is the belief that there is a mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events.
Read MoreWhen people talked about Emma Chamberlain, she was known as a Youtuber. In 2020, Emma Chamberlain announced the creation of her coffee company, Chamberlain Coffee, which gave her another title–business women. This did not come as a surprise to fans since they knew that Emma had a love for coffee which was prominent in the vlogs for her Youtube channel.
Read MoreThe history of men’s hairstyles is a fascinating journey that spans over different periods of time, reflecting shifts in cultural, social, and fashionable trends. For these styles can be adapted and combined to create unique looks, and they often reflect personal influences. Here is a brief overview of the history of men’s hair.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and appreciate Hispanics' influence in this country. Still, it is also a time to recognize the struggles we face as a community. As a Latina myself, college is a vast place where my community is underrepresented for several reasons. The barriers we face as Latinx in higher education include lack of resources, financial restraints, guilt for leaving family, and dropping out/not furthering our education due to lack of support.
Read MoreYou may have heard of the Fremont Market—maybe you’ve even attended! If you are unaware of this event, the Fremont Market is a pop-up shop hosted by college students from their own yard. The vendors are all local and it is a great opportunity to support small businesses right here in Springfield.
Read MoreIs a house always a home? Is an apartment always an accommodation? A dorm a… dwelling? The concept of home becomes blurry to many once entering their college career. Some have bounced through residencies their whole life, while others exist in the same house since birth. Not to mention the stark contrast of doing laundry with your mother to sharing detergent with a stranger.
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