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Essays

Ekstasis Magazine | The Scars of The Crocodile Spirit
Accidents, control, and the crocodile spirit
Clayjar Review | Panic in the Valley of Dry Bones
Practicing resurrection in the prehistoric boneyards of Montana
Business Insider | Intergenerational Friendship
From my relationship with Brooke and Esther, I learned to be open to unexpected friendships. Although we naturally gravitate toward those similar to ourselves, we have more to learn from those who are different.
The American Spectator | ‘Exhilarated’ by Terrorism
On Oct. 15, my husband and I were on a walk around downtown Ithaca with our baby daughter when we heard chanting.
Merion West | A Tale of Two Debates on Women’s Liberation
In April of 1971, a large crowd gathered in New York City’s Town Hall for a panel on the women’s liberation movement. The footage from that night, released in the documentary...
Perishable Goods | On Trans( )ism
“When I was seventeen, I wished I had no body.”
The Forum | Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads
“Fair is foul and foul is fair,” sing the witches in Macbeth as they toss toads and newts and thumbs into the pot to make “double, double, toil and trouble.” Despite the appearance of sorcery, they…

 

Journalism

WORLD | City gives neighbors a say in helping the homeless
Greenville, S.C., took an open approach to resolving conflict over the issue
Medicinal Media | Doomscrolling? Set your phone to grayscale
Grayscale your phone screen to reduce anxiety and improve mental health.

Medicinal Media | “Doomscrolling? Set Your Phone to Grayscale”
Medicinal Media | “Can Gaming Avatars Make Us Better People?”
Medicinal Media | “From Anxiety to Action. Coping with Election Stress in 2024”
Medicinal Media | “The Magic of Live Performance”
(All forthcoming)

Evie Magazine | How To Thrift Shop Like A Hot Girl
Thrifting doesn't have to be a pain. It just takes a little intentionality.
Evie Magazine | Korean Girl Dinner
Picture two pickles in an ocean of brine. Some wilting strawberries in their plastic cage. A Tostitos bag rolled down, almost to the bottom. Definitely…

 

Local Reporting

Chili Cook-Off Returns to Downtown Ithaca March 2nd
Prepare your tastebuds for the 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off returning to downtown Ithaca on Saturday, March 2nd from 12:00-4:00 pm.
Fairy Fest Brings Spring to Ithaca March 23
With the approach of the spring equinox, it’s time to welcome whimsy to downtown Ithaca. If you visit The Commons the morning of Saturday, March 23, you may be surprised...
DreamCycle Circus Coming to Ithaca March 19-21
At age ten, Cirque Us director Doug Stewart was kicked out of gymnastics class for breaking all the rules. Now, he’s built a life doing that very thing...
Veterans Day Celebrations
Veterans Day is coming up this Saturday, November 11th which gives those interested a special opportunity to participate in area commemorations. Numerous ceremonies and celebrations will also be taking place

About Amelia

Amelia Rasmusen Buzzard is a freelance writer. She graduated in 2021 from Hillsdale College summa cum laude with degrees in philosophy and German and currently resides in upstate New York.

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