As awards season winds down, one aspect of music that is near and dear to me, once again, is overlooked. Maybe this genre of music is used to being ignored, since when it comes to video game soundtracks,...

There's nothing quite like the sound of an Irish banjo in the morning to make you chipper.The streets of Galway are a sight to behold, especially on weekday afternoons when the weather is nice. Experiencing...

I have an easier time believing in aliens and the supernatural than I do finding authentic Asian food in the Palouse. Often the case with naysayers, seeing is believing, but in my case with Golden Teriyaki,...

Few can deny relationships are great. Who doesn’t want to have a boyfriend or girlfriend to spend lazy days with, and go out for coffee and watch Netflix?However, once the famed honeymoon phase is over...

Chocolates, roses, huge teddy bears, sparkly jewelry and lingerie, cheesy cards, and all things pink and red: Valentine’s Day is chock full of overpriced presents we all feel obligated to buy for our...

Online streaming success in the music industry can now earn artists the coveted Gold or Platinum status for singles and albums. The way consumers listen to music has changed in recent years, but is this...

Contrary to the stereotypical American belief, the Irish are not all about potatoes.The food experience when abroad is always interesting. I know people who go to foreign countries on vacation and packed...

College students (myself included) have a nasty habit of not making the most of the classes we take. We have a habit of not going to class and falling asleep in our seats when we do. Or we’re texting...

In a world comprised of shining stars, few shimmered as bright as Switzerland chef Benoit Violier. But stars do not glow forever, and it seems restaurant stars are burning out daily.Benoit Violier was...

Writing, for me, as well as music is not a task, but a way of life and an identity. I hope to connect with the music lovers who may read this, and to do that you need to know more than just my name and...