 As much as I love cereal, ramen, and other quick meals, I get tired of them pretty quickly. I never have much time between classes, homework, and work, so I’ve been experimenting with some easy bites for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and I thought I’d share some with you guys! Breakfast Bites Blueberry French Toast in a Mug Okay, this one’s great if you’re craving a sweeter breakfast, especially if you use way too much maple syrup (just like me). There’s just a few ingredients that most have in their kitchens already, and what’s nice is that you don’t have to use blueberries, you can really add any fruit or topping you usually like on french toast (like chocolate chips or strawberries)! Here’s the recipe I use. Egg-in-a-hole This one’s a pretty common one, but it’s just an egg in the middle of a piece of toast. I like to make the egg over-easy so I can dip the toast cut-out in the yolk, but you can cook the egg to your liking. You can also add a slice of cheese on top to add a little extra flavor too!  Lip-smacking Lunches Microwave Mac-N-Cheese This one’s so easy, and you can really mix it up however you’d like: add some veggies or protein, use a different kind of pasta, add some spices, etc. The best part? It takes no more than 5 minutes! Ramen Carbonara If you religiously eat instant ramen noodles, this is a good way to change ‘em up a little bit. Take the noodles, toss the spice packet (or save it, it’s up to you), and whip it up with a creamy sauce and some bacon. Just be careful with the heat on the stove, because if it’s too hot, it’ll scramble the egg instead of making it into a sauce.  Simple Snacks
Smoothies These are a personal favorite of mine because they’re sweet, healthy, and perfectly snack-sized. To make the process super easy, get a bag of the mixed frozen fruit of your choice next time you’re at the grocery store. I personally love blueberries, strawberries, and mango, and I usually just add a couple handfuls of the fruit mix to my blender, pour in enough milk (your choice what kind!) to cover the fruit, and then add some honey for a little extra sweetness. Blend it together and voila! Extra points if you top it with whipped cream, because who doesn’t love whipped cream. Lunchmeat & Cheese Roll-ups Not hungry enough for a whole sandwich! Well here’s your solution: roll-ups! Get the lunchmeat and cheese of your choice, and roll a slice of each together. It only takes a few seconds, and a couple of these make for a nice snack. My favorite combo is prosciutto and mozzarella, but mix it up with turkey, ham, salami, muenster, cheddar, swiss, etc. Those are the recipes! I hope you like ‘em, and they make your life a little easier (and tastier). Enjoy!
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 Spiderman creator Stan Lee When we think of the Marvel Comic hero Spider-Man, we usually think about the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Tom Holland Spider-Man Or the Sam Rami Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man. Think before all that, before the internet or social media was invented. Back when Stan Lee was working at Timely Comics later to be called Marvel comics, during that time in 1962 Thor and The Incredible Hulk was created. Marvel Comics became a talk and the Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (comic artist) pair were working day in and day out. At that point Marvel Comics became a popular name in the comic industry. The Fantastic Four was becoming popular during that time. Stan’s publisher came to him and he said; “Stan I want you to come up with a new superhero.” Stan started thinking about what kind of power the hero should have, as soon as he could think of a power then everything started to come together. One day with an interview with Larry King in 2000, Stan said; “I saw a fly crawling on the wall, and I said; “Hey if I can get a superhero that could stick to walls. Man that would be groovy”. Now Stan needed a name. He suggested; “Fly-Man” and “Mosquito-Man '', but those names just didn’t sound right. But, when he cut down to “Spider-Man'', he liked how it sounded dramatic. So Stan got his power and his name, and just for fun he decided to give the character personal problems. Then Stan thought to himself he’ll make the character a teenager, during that time there were no teenage superheroes.  So now equipped with all of that material and all those tremendous ideas, Stan ran to his publishers office and told him about his new creation. His publisher replied; “ Stan that is the worst I have ever heard. First of all people hate spiders so you can’t call a hero Spider-Man''. Also, he didn’t like the idea of the character being a teenager, he said; “Teenagers can only be sidekicks!”. Stan's publisher really didn’t agree about giving the character personal problems. “Stan, don't you know what superhero is?” his publisher exclaimed. Stan was able to put the first story of Spider-Man at the end of the magazine “Amazing Fantasy”. Even though Stan's publisher didn’t like Spider-Man, the reader did. A few months later, Stan put the idea of Spider-Man aside and forgot about it, Stan’s boss saw how much money the magazine had of the Spider-Man story had made. His boss ran to Lee’s office and said “Let make him a regular feature”.
In the words of the great Stan Lee; “If you have an idea that you genuinely think is great, don’t let some idiot talk you out of it” - J Gutierrez Hello fans and listeners of WLTL! I am Nati, Co-Director of the Music Department at WLTL and in the spirit of Saint Valentine and in true teen-angst fashion, I will be ranking the top 5 best alternative break-up songs for you to blast on February 14th whether you are in a relationship or not. We can all easily play some sort of sad and depressing song but all of these songs come down to one thing: empowerment and acceptance. #5 - Michael A. Grammar by BroadcastThis ambient-pop rock band formed in 1995 in Birmingham, England brings a mixture of electronic, jazzy, and psychedelic noises to the table to ensure you have the most fun possible when trying to move on and feel good about it. This song specifically is very gripping because we can see ourselves as both the subject of the song, Michael, and the singer. “I'll change my hair but inside I'll stay the same / Michael, Michael, Michael / I'll draw my lips around my lipstick”. Many of us have dealt with relationships where we have either changed ourselves or felt the need to change and I think we can all agree that that’s not the best feeling. In addition, when she sings “See, if you're feeling like you're looking for a chance to let go / And if you're feeling like you're looking for that chance, then let go." Many of us have resonate knowing that many of us have stayed in a relationship knowing it is doomed while not wanting to hurt the other person or just not wanting to let go because we are attached. Most of the time though, letting go is the best decision one can make. #4 - Love Song for Haters by FleeceThis psychedelic rock band released their single ‘Love Song for the Haters’ last year and the lyrics are perfect for reminding yourself that the only person you need to love you is yourself! This song validates any sort of feelings of missing someone from your past who may have hurt you while encouraging you to keep it in the past, and learn to be okay with yourself. Their lyrics,“You're not the reason for this song / It's to remind me that the trauma you caused / Was just your insecurities playing tricks on my mind / I'm done and through with toxic love,” can be difficult to hear if you are still wrapped up in the past, but it is also what we must hear. If you ever want some encouragement and motivation to move forward and heal, Fleece has got your back. #3 - Doll Parts by HoleAnyone who is familiar with frontwoman Courtney Love is also familiar with the power she holds. Regardless of how you feel about Courtney, one thing is for sure: she can immediately boost anyone’s confidence in a matter of seconds with her incredibly powerful voice and energy. Despite being one of Hole’s slower songs, Doll Parts’ message of playing tough in order to be loved and revenge can be interpreted as both cryptic as well as encouraging. Her lyrics “And someday you will ache like I ache” can be interpreted as telling someone they will feel for her, but she’ll be long gone by then – or she can be referring to other people; saying that they will realize how special she is and suffer the same pain as her. Regardless, listening to this song is a quick and easy way to channel your inner “bad-ass-ness” for when you need to. #2 - I Don't Wanna Be In Love by Good CharlotteThere is absolutely nothing that I love more than a good 2000’s pop-punk song that sounds like it could have been featured in ‘John Tucker Must Die’. ‘I Don’t Wanna Be In Love’ by Good Charlotte achieves this vibe with their perfect sound and impeccable lyrics. “Everybody, put up your hands / Say ‘I don’t want to be in love, I don’t want to be in love / Back it up now, you’ve got a reason to live / Say, ‘I don't want to be in love, I don't want to be in love.’" These lyrics repeat many times in different variations but ultimately, it comes down to lead singer Joel Madden encouraging you to live more for yourself rather than someone else. There is more to life than pleasing someone you think you are in love with. Not only will the mantra “I don’t want to be in love” be stuck in your head, allowing you to start to really believe it, but the song itself will have you jumping and screaming and having the time of your life (especially if you are singing along with your homies). # 1 - Ignorance by ParamoreLast but not least, no break-up list would be complete without a mention of Paramore. In this case, ‘Ignorance’ by Paramore is the ULTIMATE song for feeling empowered and liberated. The entire song is one long, energetic, and melodic rant about independence and not wanting to be taken control of anymore. Hayley Williams’ lyrics, “Well you treat me just like another stranger / Well it’s nice to meet you, sir / I guess I’ll go / I’d best be on my way out” is a concept many of us can learn from. If the person in your past relationship judges you and doesn’t care for you, why should you care about them? We should all be thankful we are no longer associating with someone who doesn’t deserve us and be glad we are growing stronger. In the end, Hayley’s powerful vocals mixed with the band’s classic upbeat emo/pop-punk sound and lyrics will certainly have you feeling the most confident and strong that you have in a while. Honorable Mentions
Although it is now associated with love and affection, kisses and hugs, chocolates and flowers, Valentine’s Day was originally a day of death. Two men, both by the name of St. Valentine, were executed on February 14 in different years during the 3rd century A.D. by Emperor Claudius ll. Their deaths were honored in the Catholic church with the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. The transition from this dark day of death to this serotine-saturated holiday can be attributed to writers of the coming decades, including Shakespeare and Chaucer, romanticizing the day in their pieces.
As their work gained popularity in Britain and throughout the rest of Europe, people started to make paper cards as “tokens-de-jour” (or tokens of the day) to commemorate the special day. As the tradition made its way to America, businesses picked up on this economic opportunity, thus giving us beloved Hallmark. In 1913, Hallmark Cards began mass producing and distributing Valentine’s Day cards. From then on, the holiday became big business. Valentine’s Day sales in 2020 topped twenty-seven billion dollars in the United States. Whether you’ll be receiving flowers from your special someone, chocolates from your grandma, or celebrating in a S.A.D. (that is Singles Awareness Day) way, here at WLTL we all celebrate in the same way-- music! From breakup songs we’ve all cried to in our car to upbeat love ballads, we have it all. And look no further than our playlist to find a mix of every love song imaginable. Happy Valentine’s Day from WLTL!  The cornerstone of Queen’s pop perfection was Freddie Mercury’s insane vocal delivery.
Mercury possessed a vocal range of four octaves, eclipsing even opera singers. Not only was Mercury’s range immense, but his vocal technique was completely unique. Mercury believed his vocal ability came from his buck teeth. He believed it gave his voice extra resonance and allowed him to achieve his rumbling lows and shining highs. However, new data indicates that there is another reason. According to a study done by scientists researching a singer imitating him, Mercury employed subharmonics in his singing style. By applying his ventricular folds, a technique usually reserved for Tuvan throat singers, Mercury was able to achieve his otherworldly sound. Mercury’s voice also vibrated incredibly fast. His vibrato was not only faster than that of most rock singers, but also of many opera singers. Mercury’s voice was not only unique for rock singers, it was unique among human voices. We are all lucky that Mercury’s vocal talent was accompanied by true musical genius. By pushing the envelope constantly in their music, Queen was able to become the legendary rock band we know them as today. |
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