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The Testaments, or the Literary Merits of the Political Novel

Attic writer Milena Le Fouillé delves into the complexities of approaching the sequel to a contemporary classic and reviews Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments.

LiteratureMilena Le FouilléSeptember 28, 2019Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale, Milena Le Fouillé, contributor posts, contributor post, lit, literature, contemporary literature, recent releases, book review, The Testaments, new Margaret Atwood novelComment

Campus Films & Shows for An Autumn Weekend

With autumn officially underway and the academic year now going strong, we turn away from the campus novel and towards our favorite campus moments on screen.

CultureOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesSeptember 27, 2019autumn, Autumn at the Attic, autumn films, fall films, perfect fall films, perfect autumn films, campus novel, campus novels, campus films, campus tv shows, films that take place on college campuses, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, popular, Halloween Comment

Deciding On Taking a Break from Academia

Grad student Vesna Curlic shares a valuable guide on how to decide whether or not you would benefit from taking a break from academia, whether between degrees or during a degree or for good.

Lifestyle, AcademiaVesna CurlicSeptember 26, 2019academia, academic advice, life after graduation, life after academia, Vesna Curlic, contributor posts, contributor postComment

Our Academic Style, Part One.

With autumn officially present, members of The Attic come together in the first of a two part series to share their history and takes on the revered academic style of dressing.

Looking Back at Grad School, Three Years On

Editor Lauren Olmeda looks back at her grad school experiences, three years after graduation, and shares important advice for current and future students.

Lifestyle, AcademiaLauren OlmedaSeptember 24, 2019Lauren Olmeda, academia, adjusting to life after academia, life after academia, grad school, grad school experiences, living abroad as a graduate student, living abroad as a grad student, IrelandComment

The Goodness of Others

“When times feel like nothing really ever changes, I am suddenly in awe of the goodness of others, of unexpected goodnesses that strike you out of left field and break your heart — but in the best way possible, the kind of heartbreak that you would happily live in for the rest of your life. “ As the season changes, Annie Jo Baker shares a heartfelt reflection on the interconnectivity of the human spirit and the importance of goodness for one and for all.

Creative, LifestyleAnnie Jo BakerSeptember 22, 2019mental health, friendship, on friendship, on goodness, on kindness, Annie Jo Baker, contributor posts, contributor postComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 12

Midway through September, a group of Attic writers discuss what it is they’re reading this month – from campus novels to Book Prize nominees to YA adult novels.

Favorite Autumn Films to Welcome the Season

As we inch closer to the official start of Autumn, our resident film expert and contributor Zoë G. Burnett shares her favorite films for ushering in the season, including an early review of this year's anticipated adaptation of Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch.

Discussing The Cult of Donna Tartt

With the highly anticipated release of The Goldfinch film this week, our very own Eliza Campbell and Rachel Tay correspond to discuss the film, as well as the allure of Donna Tartt, her works, and their everlasting presence in our lives.

Letters to Mother: Children Writing Across the Boundaries of Language and Memory

Cultural writer Rachel Tay turns to Annie Ernaux’s I Remain in Darkness – the most recent of her works to be translated into English – and Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous to consider a genre of writing about mothers that transgresses the boundaries of language and memory.

LiteratureRachel TaySeptember 10, 2019literature, Book Review, book reviews, books to read, motherhood, mothers, Roland Barthes, Annie Ernaux, I Remain in Darkness, The Years, Ocean Vuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, discussing On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, discussing Annie Ernaux, Rachel Tay

Travel Through the Pages: New England

As we head into autumn, Travel Through the Pages comes with us! In this month’s entry, Sam Cohen takes us to Boston and New England for the best autumnal reads, films, and art.

What We're Watching, Vol. 5

With a new season coming and autumn shows to anticipate, we’re discussing our favorite watches of the recent weeks.

How to Deal With Academic Failure in Eight Steps (Starting By Not Calling It Failure)

Attic writer and art historian Milena Le Fouillé addresses academic failure and the distresses that come with it and offers eight steps to help get over it.

Mental Health, Lifestyle, AcademiaMilena Le FouilléSeptember 5, 2019adjusting to life after academia, academia, advice for life after academia, academic fashion, academic lifestyle, how to deal with failure, how to deal with academic failure, ways to get over academic failure, contributor posts, contributor post, Milena Le Fouillé

How to Dress Like Sally Albright in When Harry Met Sally

In our latest “How to Dress,” Culture Editor turns to the iconic Sally Albright in Nora Ephron’s When Harry Met Sally to find fashion inspiration for early autumn (and let’s face it, every slightly cool moment of the year).

Coffee Shops of the World: Dublin

In the latest edition of our coffee shop series, Editor Lauren Olmeda shares the best spots in her adopted hometown of Dublin, Ireland.

Travel, LifestyleLauren OlmedaSeptember 2, 2019Coffee Shops of the World, coffee shop guide, Dublin coffee shop guide, Irish coffee shopsComment