Shannon Moran Blog and Social Media Editor
Author: The Leaf
The Leaf is an extension of Washington College's student run newspaper, The Elm. Every week, the Leaf will post daily, with each day having a certain theme.
Dorm Approved Recipe: Lemon Mug Cake
Shannon Moran Social Media and Blog Editor Spring is finally here, and the perfect way to celebrate the warm breezes, green grass, and Easter chocolate hang over is with a nice light lemon cake. This recipe is perfect for a single serving and can easily be made in a dorm room, as it is microwavable. […]
Ideas for Warm Days at Washington College
Shannon Moran Blog and Social Media Editor Spring is finally here! After all of the false starts and windy days, it seems that the warm weather is here to stay, thankfully. If you’re feeling trapped inside on these sunny days, here are a few ideas to enjoy the Spring weather here at Washington College. Lay […]
Why You Should Apply for An On Campus Job
Shannon Moran Blog and Social Media Editor, The Elm As the current academic year comes to a close, a multitude of on campus jobs are beginning the hiring process for next year’s staff. Here are four reasons why you should apply for an on campus job! It’s Good Practice When you apply to an on […]
Student Spotlight: The Transient That Lives In Toll!
Bjorn Dajoak Staff Blogger A 300-year-old specter who roams the halls of Toll Science Center, The Transient of Toll is our latest student spotlight! He is known throughout campus for his infectious, echoing, limitless laugh, and his constant encouragement of students as they study into the wee hours of the night. “One time I fell […]
How to Write Your Thesis the Night Before It’s Due!
Ayma Fale Staff Blogger Well, seniors, it’s the time you’ve all been dreading. After all of the missed deadlines, unanswered advisor’s emails, and procrastination naps, your thesis deadline is here and you have… nothing. Are you about to pull the most important all-nighter of your life? We’ve got you covered with a few tips […]
How to Impress at a Job Fair
Mackenzie Bosack Staff Blogger As job and internship application season is upon us, there will be plenty of job fairs on campus and in surrounding communities that will force us out of our comfort zones. Shake the nerves with these five tips for succeeding at a job fair! Good luck! Infographic by Mackenzie […]
Student Spotlight: Josh Peterson
Zairel Luna Staff Blogger For most, this is just another halfway point through the semester, but for the seniors at Washington College, this is the final halfway point till graduation. This week’s student spotlight is senior Josh Peterson. Josh will be graduating with a degree in International Studies (IS) and minors in Hispanic and European […]
How to Create the Perfect Study Playlist
Zairel Luna Staff Blogger Midterms are less than 2 weeks away, so here are a couple of song suggestions and tips for making the perfect study playlist this midterm season! It may not be everyone’s cup of tea to listen to music while studying, but it has the potential to be incredibly helpful. Music allows […]
Dorm Approved Recipe: Baked Potato
Mackenzie Bosack Staff Blogger One of my favorite things to make alongside a meal, or even by itself as a source of good carbs, is a baked potato. When I make them with dinner on a weeknight, I usually bake them in the oven, so the skin gets crispy. This takes about an hour at […]
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