Articles written by Tayla Holman

Set in 1930s Spain, Guillermo del Toro's "The Devil's Backbone" appears to be a simple ghost story. But a closer look reveals deeper symbolism and imagery.

Apr 11, 2010 - Tayla Holman

Over 20 years and 450 episodes, The Simpsons has influenced other TV shows, pop culture, and, increasingly, college courses. Want to spend dough for d'oh? Read on.

Jan 11, 2010 - Tayla Holman

Studying for exams or preparing a presentation seems to go a lot quicker when listening to music. But when it comes to concentration, not all music is equally effective.

Jan 10, 2010 - Tayla Holman

If you believe Wicked, the Witch got a bad rap. But the Elphaba of the musical and the Elphaba of the novel are as different from each other as they are from the classic.

Jan 9, 2010 - Tayla Holman

Writer's block can hit even the most seasoned professionals. If you find yourself unable to write, find a water source to spark creativity.

Jan 8, 2010 - Tayla Holman

In her adaptation of Fitcher's Bird, Margaret Atwood uses various fairy tale elements to explore different gender stereotypes.

Jul 5, 2009 - Tayla Holman

In the history of X-Men, there has always been a battle between two sides - humans and mutants. But in actual history, the real battle is between humans and humans.

Jul 3, 2009 - Tayla Holman

Starting out as a student journalist, there are a few items you should have in your toolbox to help make your writing as strong and professional as possible.

Jun 1, 2009 - Tayla Holman

The field of journalism can be daunting when first starting out, but a few tips can help make it easier to meet deadlines, find sources, and generate story ideas.

May 30, 2009 - Tayla Holman

Seeing your goals written down makes them tangible, and therefore, more attainable. Creating a wish jar is the first step to achieving these goals.

Apr 6, 2009 - Tayla Holman

The college years are supposed to be some of the best years of a person's life, but unfortunately this is not always the case.

Mar 24, 2009 - Tayla Holman

What originally started as an attempt to save a friend turned into a movement. To Write Love on Her Arms is a a mission to provide help to those battling depression.

Mar 24, 2009 - Tayla Holman

As Twitter's popularity continues to increase (it is now the third largest social network, behind Facebook and MySpace), it just might change the way interviews are run.

Mar 23, 2009 - Tayla Holman

The largest private university on Long Island, Hofstra has a lot to offer its 12,400 students in the areas of student life and academics.

Mar 14, 2009 - Tayla Holman