Thanks for the Memories
"I have built so many memories and lived through so many chapters of my life story and while I’m sad to end this chapter, I am excited to start a new one that is just as fulfilling and exciting."
Ashleigh Griffin (Virginia Tech ‘19)
Ashleigh Griffin (Virginia Tech ‘19)
Ashleigh is a senior studying Food Science and Technology, with concentration in Science, at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She has recently completed and internsip with the Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Project, that is based in Roanoke, Va, as a part of their Queer/Trans People of Color Youth Brigade. Ashleigh plans to pursue a career in social activism and social justice and hopes to use her knowledge of nutrition, the food industry, and underprivileged communities to influence governmental policies to improve the programs that are in place to help those in need. 
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Ebonics Misinterpreted in Court Transcriptions
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Social Media: How It Affects Young Girls
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5 Fun St. Patrick's Day Drinks
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Is Vaping Becoming a Dangerous Trend?
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How To Safely Stop Your Period
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Natural Hair Bans Target Students of Color
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Chapter Collaboration: Our Team's Favorite Holiday Music
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Living While Black
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5 Ways To Deal With Post-Graduation Anxiety
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The McCain Legacy Continues
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The HerConference Experience
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Youtube Crazes: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)
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Getting Tested — Erasing the Stigma
The U.S. has broken another record! Any guesses as to what it is? Okay, I’ll kill the unnecessary suspense. The U.S. has broken the record...
The Rise of ADHD in Women and Girls
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-...
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