by The Pulse | Nov 20, 2018 | Culture
Celica Cook Student Writer For some people, their tattoo was a decision made on a whim. For others, it was planned out far in advance. However, for senior Abby La Bianca, the decision was made when she faced an almost deadly accident. How many tattoos do you have, and...
by The Pulse | Nov 13, 2018 | Culture
Ian Tan Student Writer Aesthetics can often boost confidence and self-esteem. While this traditionally derives from dressing sharply and styling one’s hair or makeup, tattoos can also play into it. There are those who choose tattoos with spiritual symbolism to inspire...
by The Pulse | Sep 25, 2018 | Culture
Ian Tan Student Writer With the recent transition of summer to fall, many Messiah students are feeling the weight of the school year settling in, presenting opportunities and burdens alike. Against incoming challenges, there are different ways students can ground...
by The Pulse | May 15, 2018 | Culture
Stephanie Bricker Student Writer Some people find the inspiration for their first tattoo on Pinterest or by thinking of an idea and pondering it for a week, a month or even a year. But sophomore accounting major Courtney Catlin was inspired for her first tattoo in the...
by The Pulse | May 8, 2018 | Culture
Stephanie Bricker Student Writer “A way to permanently honor someone who was only temporarily in my life.” That’s how Taylor Forbes, who is majoring in human development and family science with a minor in multicultural family studies, describes her memorial tattoo....