The Bridge to Bliss

So this is what I wake up to? Surely, I'm not the only one. Beyoncé has dropped a new album, y'all. The title? Beyoncé.  Here's the link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyonce/id780330041 JEEZ, BEY! 14 songs and 17 videos fused together to make an album that no one even knew about. That. That is the biggest news of it all. There was: • No marketing • No single • No announcement  • No anticipation What tactic was used? Word of mouth. Even if you aren't a Beyoncé Stan, one must admit that this approach was bold and risky. It also was genius! In the age of social media (have y'all checked Instagram?), what would work better for proclaimed "King Bey"? Jeez oh peez, Bey. I haven't bought the album because I'm a broke college student, but with the use of thirty second previews on iTunes, these are my premature reviews: • It's not her best album, but it's bound to be da bomb regardless • Blue Ivy is absolutely precious  • The songs seem kind

And I still haven't gotten the hang of things... haha But alas, my first quarter (not semester) of college has finished and it wasn't too "shabby"! Big 10 Football can't be beat! Fun events helped me become closer to others and gain friends! My handy dandy partner-in-crime, MY ROOMMATE! I've had such a wonderful experience here at Northwestern. Through chasing down random people for interviews, writing "speed ledes" and reading the AP Style book until I can't anymore, I've become a much better writer and journalist. Through being myself and being real, I've gained some friends that I can see staying in my life for a long time.  Through hard work, I've finished the quarter with grades to be proud of. Through dedication, I'm proud of mentoring I've done this quarter and the impact I've made on others' lives. Through trial and error, I've learned what it means to be independent and not run to