A Very Laufey Valentines

My Favorite Laufey Love Songs You may have heard “From the Start,” “Falling Behind,” or “Promise,” but have you heard of the artist behind these songs? Laufey, the voice behind these songs, is an Icelandic-Chinese singer/songwriter and my favorite musical artist. I’ve been a big Laufey fan (affectionately dubbed Lauvers) since the beginning of 2022, when she was still a small-time artist, and I’ve watched … Continue reading A Very Laufey Valentines

Anticipated Fall Book Releases

What’s New for Fall 2025 As the air outside gains a chill and we’d rather stay bundled up inside, new books drop on the shelves for readers to enjoy. From long-awaited sequels to new authors to the scene, this fall book lineup promises to satisfy every kind of reader. Whether you’re craving fantasy, sci-fi, a good rom-com, or intriguing non-fiction, here are some titles you … Continue reading Anticipated Fall Book Releases

Cut the Date, Cue the Credits

The Top Five Classic Rom-Com Films of All-Time Valentine’s Day: the one day each year when it’s somewhat okay to publicly declare your love to someone or even create a giant cut-out of your significant other. It’s also the best day of the year to watch rom-coms (romantic comedies), one of the best genres of film ever made. But there are simply too many to … Continue reading Cut the Date, Cue the Credits

Introducing the first Youth Poet Laureate of Howard County, Mai-Anh Nguyen

An OM student writes her name in history What do Amanda Gorman, Jellystone Robinson, Kara Jackson, Meera Dasgupta, Alexandra Huynh, Alyssa Gaines, Salome Agbaroji, and Stephanie Pacheco all have in common? All eight women have served as National Youth Poet Laureates.  This year, Howard County introduces our first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, Mai-Anh Nguyen, an OM student! Before we discuss Mai-Anh’s amazing accomplishments, you are probably … Continue reading Introducing the first Youth Poet Laureate of Howard County, Mai-Anh Nguyen