Issue 1

Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday worldwide. Each country has its different version of St-Valentine. Ghana - National Chocolate Day On February 14th, it is not only love that is celebrated but chocolate as well. This tradition started in 2007 when the government created it to attract more tourists. Special talks, exhibitions, and menus are developed throughout the country to celebrate this occasion. South Africa - Lupercalia Women pin the name of their crush on their sleeves. This tradition bases itself on the ancient Roman pagan festival, Lupercalia, a violent celebration hoping to vanquish wicked spirits. Bulgaria - The San…

Mirror Je ne m’excuserai pas De t’avoir crié dessus D’avoir prié un dimanche À la déesse des infidèles Pour voir ton estime sur le crucifix Tu ne mérites aucun pardon Pour mes hauts et bas, too little ups Unbalanced rage, presque bourré Debout, but in thousand pieces Car pourquoi le faire? When I am you. ——————————————— Vidange dans l’arrière cour J’en donne trop De cette saleté  Within my heart Méchante rareté Car aucune politique de retour  One day empty Reste plus qu’à pisser.  ——————————————— PDA First love at sight RCR dans les bécosses Une catastrophe J’en suis témoin Pris entre…

*Submitted to The Lions' Log anonymously* I’ll be the first to admit it, I'm not a party person. As much as I've tried to convince myself otherwise or as much as alcohol has made me do wild, wild things I have never been and will never be a “partier.” I mostly conform to the nerdy type of person who loves, and I mean loves, going to Staples and bookstores.  This time, I wanted a change. I just turned eighteen a couple of months ago and had never been to a bar or nightclub. I then figured, “Why not? Maybe I…

            As an avid reader and book nerd, I love reading every genre of books. Well, every genre except romance (and self-help, but that’s not the point). Therefore, please understand my bewilderment when every other Bookstagram and Booktok recommendation is a romance novel. Or my surprise when I found out that romance is the genre that makes the most revenue in the US (1.44 billion $ to be precise). I was at a loss for words, so I thought I would do a little research to find out the reason why romance novels are so popular. After doing some reading, I…