Over the summer I conducted research under Dr. Rebecca Drucker in Furman University's Computer Science department. I researched the 1970s match-based, comedy game show Match Game hosted by Gene Rayburn. Not only did I learn a lot about the show and the host/panelists, Python, Pandas, NLP tools, and Matplotlib, but also myself. This research project not only made me have more faith in my knowledge of Computer Science as an I.T. major, but also Sociology and Film Studies, my ot

I saw my most recent double feature with my friend and upcoming film club treasurer Riley Wilson '28. Everyone has been providing their thoughts and commentary on the rise in sex movies this summer. We saw two of them. If you are curious about my thoughts before the movie released about the two films we watched check out my blog titled, "My Most Anticipated Releases for the Rest of 2026." The Other Sex Movies I Didn't Double Feature Returnning to the sex movies topic, do I k

I had another double feature (forever ago), but I figured I would still do a blog about it. I may not remember all of the details, but it was still a fun time. I find it super important to remember the good times, especially when you are alone, which is often what I have been doing with my double features this summer. First, I went to Chick-fil-A. Inside, I read Hamlet, a required reading for my upcoming study away. This leads me to a quick mini-rant. Anywhere Can Be Your Co

This is my first and last summer I have been on Furman's campus the entire time. I have worked two jobs, taken a class, spent time with my Dad, connected back with an old friend, made new friends, and continued hobbies. It's been quite eventful, so I wouldn't say I have really had a favorite moment. These will be some of the highlights. I work as a summer RA (resident assistant), and I do summer research with Dr. Drucker. Some of the perks of being a summer RA are free food

A double feature. A cost and time-effective way to watch movies. You may think it is a waste. “Why watch two in one day? You’re wasting so much time?” Au contraire, mon frère, it is actually quite the opposite. Here are some reasons: You only have to go to the movie theater and leave the movie theater one time. It helps you block out time. That day, you're booked. That's it. Reserve that time for yourself, or whoever you plan on attending the movies with. It reduces the need/

For my Sociology major, we have to complete a year-long research course. I decided to take it my junior year because I found out about a study-away opportunity during the spring of my sophomore year (which I am now accepted into and will be even be updating you on). That meant I could not take it my senior year. So I had to lock in, work hard, and complete a project. And I did just that and I am proud of it too! Step 1. Choosing a Project (and a Partner) Entering the course,

The Furman school year 25-26 was my first year as Furman Film Club's President after serving as Vice President and co-founder the previous year. I had such a great time building connections, planning and executing new events, and pushing ourselves to be a more prominent figure on campus. But what I am really proud of are the memories that will last a lifetime. One of our last events was the Furman University Film Festival, but I will save that for one of the next posts, so ke

I don’t know about you, but in my personal experience and talking to my peers, a common way of expressing creative thoughts is with a creativity word-vomit session. Writing and writing till your fingers grow numb and then the well dries up. There’s nothing to be found for days, months, who knows how long? It is just dead end after dead end. After taking a screenwriting course with Professor Geoffrey Gunn, he emphasized that one of the most important things to take from this

Having my name big and bold on a website I created is a pretty great feeling. Knowing the time and effort I put into this makes this special. I can easily link this website as obvious proof that I did, in fact, not only complete a project, but a large, daunting one, is amazing. What I Did I knew I wanted it to look at least vaguely pink and at least vaguely green, so I really started with the color palette (see my "About Me" style article). I also knew I wanted to use the fon

The trailer to my debut short film Snatch’D. I had been procrastinating and procrastinating making a trailer for my short film. I mean, it’s only 5 minutes, why does it need one?...It needs one. After talking to the professor who helped me make Snatch’D (2025) in the first place, Geoffrey Gunn, I realized my time to put it off was running out. I finished this trailer after being accepted in a film festival, and an honorable mention at another. I realized I put this off not

As a filmmaker, it is crucial to establish your online presence early. I grew up with the internet, and I know this all too well. I’m constantly bombarded with stories of big breaks from YouTube or TikTok, but I’m also bombarded with #canceled and #xyzisoverparty. The internet is powerful, and there are many careers we would have never seen without it; however, there are many careers that are gone because of it. It’s important to keep up with the next big thing, but it’s eve