Dear Reader,  It’s the last edition of the Fall semester! It is crazy to think that this semester is almost over and that we have only three more editions left in the school year before I pass the role of Editor-in-Chief to another Summit staff member next year. We are all in the home stretch; finals are right around the corner, as is Thanksgiving break, which will serve as a much-needed little break before the grind of final exams begins.  This past month, the staff has been

By Li Li Schoenfelder   As we head into colder weather, it’s worth remembering that before puffer jackets dominated mainstream fashion and trenches and peacoats flooded Pinterest, there was one universal truth: people were cold, and they needed a stylish coat to look good while staying warm.   Medieval Cloaks – Status by the Yard:    In the Middle Ages, a coat was not just a means to stay warm – it was armor and a declaration of wealth and power. The wealthy draped themselves

By Trinity Agosta Every year, people warn students not to major in something “useless.” Humanities, philosophy, and art often get written off as hobbies instead of real career paths. Philosophy or English majors are asked if they are “pre-law,” while biology or chemistry majors are assumed to be pre-med – such questioning shows just how much we value degrees tied to high-paying jobs. While it is reasonable to think about job security, the idea of a “useless” degree no longer