Category Archives: Student Blog Project 2013

Playlist #5: A very quirky Christmas.

Posted on December 9, 2013 by playlistsforthepeople

About this post: I currently find myself in the midst of final exams and “home for the holidays” is just around the corner. Nothing, and I mean nothing gets me going like some good Christmas tunes, but we’ve all heard “Jingle Bell Rock” and “White Christmas” about a thousand and one times. So for your listening pleasure, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Connective Corridor: Connecting a City and its Population

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jaime

Syracuse, NY has had a 33% increase in downtown residential population. Why? It might have something to do with their innovative Connective Corridor that is linking University Hill and downtown Syracuse through public transit, bike lanes, green streetscapes, innovative lighting design, and public art displays. Syracuse set out to create a unique identity that acts… Continue reading →

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This Is What It Is To Be Happy

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Something to Smile About

“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery–air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’” -Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar Continue reading →

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Window of Opportunity

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Something to Smile About

“If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.” -Tom Peters Continue reading →

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Outdoor Potential

Posted on December 8, 2013 by mindofmax

Why did you decide to go to Dickinson? While there are many fantastic reasons, few people I have met said they came for the nature around Carlisle. I know that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Instagram

Posted on December 8, 2013 by carsonk93

Hi everyone! I recently started an instagram account @humansofcarlisle. Feel free to follow me if you wish for pictures of Carlisle and it’s lovely Carlislians.  Continue reading →

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An unintentional trip to Paris

Posted on December 7, 2013 by carsonk93

I know this post deviates from the normal routine of my blog, but I have to get this experience down in writing. Over Thanksgiving Break, I was lucky enough to travel to Toulouse, France to visit my boyfriend who is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday Exercise

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ashmontera

Listen to your favorite song three times on repeat. Immediately after the third time, write whatever comes to mind. Write for five minutes and see where you end up. (I played Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car three times and ended up thoroughly depressed.) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Playlist #4: Under the covers.

Posted on December 4, 2013 by playlistsforthepeople

A brief explanation of this playlist: While struggling with a bout of post-thanksgiving playlist-maker/writer’s block, I couldn’t decide whether to blog a playlist of all cover songs or a playlist of all relaxing songs for the stress of finals. I finally decided, why not have the best of both worlds? “Under the Covers” features exclusively … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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New Addiction: Friday Night Lights

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Meghan R

The lure of Netflix is always stronger when you have a pile of important stuff to do – like that time I was abroad in England and had three days to write two final papers, but decided that watching the entire first season of New Girl before I left the country was equally important. Thanksgiving […] Continue reading →

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