Week One in My Big Chop
Last Friday, I cut all of my hair off. Yup, I just did it. Well, not really. I’d been planning it for a while but I’d finally built up the...
Aliyah Warren (CAU ‘19)
Aliyah Warren (CAU ‘19)
Hi! I'm Aliyah, a Senior Business Administration major with a concentration in marketing from PG County, Maryland. I spend my time watching YouTube videos, Netflix and reading books. I love all things storytelling.
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Now What?: A Graduating Seniors' Horror Story
There’s a little over a month left in my undergraduate career. I’ve completed four years at my University and it’s been quite the ride. Now...
Jumping Back Into the Semester After Spring Break
It’s the second half of the semester and it seems like life’s beginning to draaaaaaag. Daylight Savings time has come around and that week...
The Things We Carry: Lessons Learned From Alpha Week 2019
In a very intimate setting , we discussed the things we carry as young adults. We tackled romantic relationships as well as platonic and...
My Black Experience: Breaking A Pattern of Learned Toxic Behavior
For a long time, I looked to my parents to represent a healthy, stable marriage and to raise a structured family with the ability to love...
Make This Valentine's Day A Bit More Special
I’m single (again) this Valentine’s Day. Instead of staying home, sulking, I’ve been thinking of ways to enjoy this day as if I were in a...
What's Your Color Scheme?
A lot of people don’t realize that choosing a color scheme will help a lot when it comes to shopping for furniture as well as choosing...
Tis the Season for Interior Design
The holiday season is among us. It is time to switch up our usual interior design for a more winter season look. This article will be...
The 411 on Budgeting
Recently, I moved off of campus and my rent has been kicking my butt. On top of that, it feels like I wake up every day and there’s a new...
Hey Netflix, Wake Up
I remember growing up with classic films on Disney Channel such as Pixel Perfect , Zenon and Seventeen Again . I would watch those movies...
My First Apartment: Tips & Tricks
I officially moved into my new apartment in the middle of May. It was a few days after the semester ended, and I refused to return home to...
Joelle from Dear White People is Problematic: Here's Why
So, I’ve officially finished binge-watching Volume 2 of Dear White People, a Netflix Original relating to the Black experience at a...
Rihanna: Queen of the World
Recently, Vogue debuted their June 2018 cover featuring the world renowned artist, Rihanna. Queen Rih is known for her music, of course,...
How to Get Over Your Ex Boo
Let's get down to business. You’re done with your old boo. Block, delete, ignore. It’s all been done. Now what? Do you cry in a corner or...
The Importance of 'Me'
I'm currently typing on the keypad of my computer. This feels a bit foreign to me, it seems that it has been a few weeks since I've written...
My Favorite Netflix Originals of All Time
It's pretty obvious that I'm obsessed with Netflix. I've comprised a list of my favorite Netflix Originals including shows and movies. I...
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My Favorite Netflix Originals of All Time
It's pretty obvious that I'm obsessed with Netflix. I've comprised a list of my favorite Netflix Originals including shows and movies. I...
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What is Self-Sabotage?
Psychology Today defines self-sabotaging behavior as “when it creates problems and interferes with long-standing goals.” Recently, I’ve...
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What Does it Mean to Be Present?
To be present means more than just being. To be present means that you are mentally and physically in the moment. A lot of times you get...
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FMGIC (For My Girls In College): I Cheated… But I Still Love You
This past week I (Aliyah) attended an event on campus. The event named, “I Cheated...But I Still Love You,” gave me a look into the mind of...
