After growing up in a low-income, single-parent household, I thought I’d get more financial aid than I did. Today, I owe nearly $120,000 in student loan debt. Continue reading
Author Archives: Sydney Shaw
VIDEO: Welcome to Lansdowne
“Welcome to Lansdowne,” shot for philly.com, offers a glimpse of life in the small suburb just six miles outside Philadelphia. Continue reading
From blaming women to believing them: how to fight the epidemic
If a woman confides in you that she feels threatened, afraid or harassed, believe her. Recognize the courage it took for her to share her story with you. Listen to her and sit with her in her shame and fear, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Most importantly, do something to help her, especially if you’re in a position of power. Continue reading
The Alternative’s Top 50 Releases of 2017: A Will Away and Harmony Woods
Every year, The Alternative compiles a list of the 50 best albums of the year. In 2017, A Will Away dazzled with its catchy tunes and cinematic extensions, while Harmony Woods told a heart-warning (and heart-breaking) story of finding one’s footing in a new relationship. Continue reading
Album Review: Weller – ‘Weller’
On October 20, Weller released their debut full-length LP, about one month into their U.S. tour with Kississippi and Three Man Cannon. The self-titled record is 23 minutes of pure head-bobbing fun and proves that the trio, made up of Harrison Nantz, Evan Clark Moorehead, and Jeremy Berkin, aren’t just better than they were a year ago — they’re weller. Continue reading
Track Review: Have A Good Season — ‘Gum’
The latest single from Have A Good Season captures memories of both triumph and defeat. Continue reading
Review: Katie Ellen – ‘Cowgirl Blues’
On their debut LP, Katie Ellen tackle independence and vulnerability in a way that’s poignantly refreshing. Continue reading
