Nancy Pelosi is on “Drag Race.” How did we get here? Dillon McCormick·January 31, 2018In this opinion piece, Talisman writer Dillon McCormick reflects on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s appearance as a...3 mins read
Reflections on love, lust and Lana Del Rey Dillon McCormick·January 29, 2018I tend to be about eight months behind music trends, so this December I lent my ear to...2 mins read
Damage Control Hannah Good·January 24, 2018This story was originally published in late November in “Power,” the third issue of Talisman magazine. Editor’s note: This piece...6 mins read
Tats on Tops: What it’s really like to get a tattoo Adam Murphy·December 30, 2017When I got my first tattoo, I was terrified beyond belief of the pain and permanence of the...3 mins read
That’s not yours: Reclaiming black culture on Twitter Ambriehl Crutchfield·December 29, 2017This story was originally published in late November in “Power,” the third issue of Talisman magazine. Disclaimer: These are...3 mins read
Tips for crossing the pond: Harlaxton edition Heidi Holgate·November 29, 2017WKU is known for being a university that is serious about study abroad. In 2016, the Institute for...4 mins read
Review: St. Vincent’s “Fear the Future Tour” comes to Louisville Hannah Good·November 27, 2017“Buy a watch,” a disgruntled old man muttered to me as Dillon and I scooted past him into...4 mins read
Your guide to a meatless Turkey Day Heidi Holgate·November 20, 2017What do you do when it’s Turkey Day but your diet doesn’t include turkey? What if your family...2 mins read
“My reputation’s never been worse:” Reviewing Taylor Swift’s newest album Rachel Phelps·November 14, 2017I always have been and always will be a hardcore Taylor Swift fan. Like, at age 12 I...3 mins read
Ask Auntie Dillon, part 1 Dillon McCormick·November 10, 2017This is the first installation of the Talisman’s advice column in which writer Dillon McCormick (otherwise known as...4 mins read
