Chill Vibes: A Playlist
Now that I’ve been home - as we all have been - for a month and change, I’ve had the opportunity to update my playlists. I have had some of...
Abby Poisson (SMCVT ‘22)
Abby Poisson (SMCVT ‘22)
Hi! I'm Abby, an International Relations major with minors in French and Peace and Justice. I am passionate about working on social justice issues in my community so that is my main focus in school. I love to be outside in any ways possible and in my free time, I find most peace in writing, specifically poetry.
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The Light at the End of the Tunnel
I recently read a quote that said, “the world is slowing down so we have time to rediscover ourselves”. Let’s be clear: I’m certain that no...
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Adjusting to a New "Normal"
I’ll be the first to say it. I have been in my pajamas on and off going on what is definitely the tenth day now. I haven’t worn any makeup...
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Why I Love (and Hate) Being a Woman
I’ll say it: I am proud of being a woman. Like really f*cking proud. But it’s definitely not easy. I grew up with an incredible family who...
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Why Voting Should Be Your "Thing"
When I ask people who they plan on voting for in the presidential primaries, I get a lot of mixed responses. But most often, I get: “Um...
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Being Alone on Valentine’s Day….for the 19th Year in a Row
I never had a middle school boyfriend like all my best friends did. Never got a crushed candy cane from a 6th grade boy whose mom bought it...
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New Semester Resolutions
I’ve always had this thing (I think maybe everyone does?) about reinventing myself in the new year: about being a totally new and better...
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8 Movies That Make Me Want to Stay in on a Friday Night
John Tucker Must Die - Something about a group of high school girls planning the demise of a boy they’ve all dated at the exact same time...
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What to Do When You’re Stressed..or Sad..Or Overwhelmed
When people ask me how I’m doing as they pass me on my way to class, my usual awkward response is “oh y’know, livin’ the dream”, but let’s...
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8 Ways to Deal With Anxiety
I’d like to preface this article with the statement that not everyone’s anxiety looks the same. In fact, it is probably rare to have the...
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A New Perception, About Myself
As much as I would love to write about something light and fun, that’s not exactly the first thing that came to mind when I thought about...
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What I Wish I Knew
Coming back to school as a sophomore after over 3 months at home - in my comfort zone - I can honestly say I was worried about the kind of...
