Metaphors and I love you
Betsy Siegal/Staff
Prose / Poses a limit / When poetry’s metrics / Compose epics / Lyrics / Ballads / And rhyme / The most elegant elixirs / For the love of all time
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From herd immunity to ‘maskne’: How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our English lexicon
Karissa Ho/Staff
I’m here to look into and fully explain some common phrases and concepts we now use in everyday speech that were so infrequently used before 2020.
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The etymology of fruit
Soma Chu/Staff
If you’ve ever been curious about the origins of fruits’ names in the English language, then look no further — here’s a comprehensive list of some of the most popular fruits.
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Lost and found in translation
Aarthi Muthukumar/File
I know from school and dictionaries that language has defined meanings, but I learned from my experience of speaking Spanish how words also have tastes, smells, sounds and sights.
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So, what are we? Ways to refer to the person you’re hooking up with
We at the night department have compiled a list of things you can call your casual sex partner for the next time they try and play with your emotions.
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Bajan-isms: Translating Barbadian slang
One of the weirdest things about being an international student is dealing with two or more sets of slang. Here are some of my favorite Bajan words to add to your speech.
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Fall vs. autumn: Which came first, which is best?
Leaves are changing color, midterms are in full swing and I’m feeling an urge to decorate my room with miniature gourds. Fall is here — or is it autumn?
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In defense of Comic Sans
Comic Sans, the font that launched a thousand memes, was unleashed on the world in 1994. It’s been absolute chaos ever since. But what is it about a simple font that sparks so much debate?
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Using Korean words that don’t translate to English
Having grown up in South Korea, I can’t describe all of my feelings in English. Here is a list of Korean words without a direct English translation!
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Furspeech: The ‘purrfect’ constructed language of furries
Regardless of your opinions on furspeech, its consistent fan base and ability to permeate through several cultures under one constructed language is pretty “purrrfect” in itself.
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