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Written by Alessio Guerrero. Edited by Naomi Jalloh. Mystery novels often rely on familiar ideas and patterns to keep readers engaged. From suspicious characters to unexpected revelations, these repeating elements, called tropes, help build suspense and guide readers through the story. Some readers criticize tropes, saying they make stories predictable; however, they give writers a base to work with. What really matters is how authors use these tropes and whether they choose to follow them or p

Written by Dorys Farias. Edited by Santiago Gomez. You save a spot for your friend at lunch like you do every day. After taking your time to wait for them, the two of you get together to decide whether to get a hot or cold lunch. In their presence, you feel like your friend is the person that’ll stick by you for the long run because you guys do everything together. Then, a peer walks up to them. Suddenly, their faces light up, and they squeeze each other tightly, as if they haven’t seen each ot

Written by Alessio Guerrero. Edited by Naomi Jalloh. Thirteen has been branded as the unluckiest number in society. From Friday the 13th being seen as the most ominous day of year, to buildings such as hotels and skyscrapers excluding the 13th floor altogether, why exactly has this simple number unanimously gained such a notorious reputation? Biblical Connections: One of the earliest origins comes from Christianity. At the last Supper, Judas (the disciple who betrayed Jesus) was said to be