Self-Harm Awareness
Trigger Warning: non-graphic discussion of mental health and self harm. My mental health journey has been a long one and it is far from...
UTSA Contributor (UTSA)
UTSA Contributor (UTSA)
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Confessions of a Restaurant Hostess: Valentine's Day Edition
Hi, I’m your friendly neighborhood restaurant hostess. I’ve been working in this field for far too long, but the pay and interesting...
Anxiety: A Poem
It’s the weight that keeps you stuck in bed. It’s the hesitation before speaking up in class. It’s that sinking feeling you get that...
Daddy Issues: A Never Ending Cycle
On Christmas Day 2017, the world I was comfortable in soon exposed me to my darkest fears. The holiday that usually brings family together...
2018: The Year Women Take Over
In honor of International Women's Day 2018, Let's talk about the many women that have been speaking up about their experiences regarding...
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A Review on Taylor Swift’s New Album (From a Fellow Swiftie)
Whatever you refer to Taylor Swift as…snake, liar, backstabber, boyfriend stealer, etc. No one can ever deny that she is not a writing...
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3 Ways To Stay Fit as the Holidays Approach
As a very unmotivated person, it gets quite hard to continue working out as the weather gets colder and holidays approach. It was already a...
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Just Madrid Things
Every school day, I walk down the street to my metro stop, Bilbao, and take the metro to Argüelles. The stop is only about a 3-5 minute...
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Keeping Up with Your High School Friends in College
College is a big adjustment, and not having your partners in crime by your side can make it even harder. I’ve had to adjust to walking...
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Sexuality: A Taboo Topic in South Asian Societies
A very taboo topic in South Asian societies is that of masturbation. In fact, young brown girls and boys aren’t even told about...
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Nudity vs. Modesty: An Unrealistic Battle
In today's society, people will tell you that what you're wearing defines who you are and what kind of person you are. If you're covered up...
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A Thought for My Rapists
I’ve never put much thought into what happened until recently. When I think of you and what happened, I’m not sure I feel anything. Over...
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An Open Letter To My Long-Term BFF About My New BFF
To my best friend, First things first, I love you. You have been my best friend for years and we have gone through so much together. We’ve...
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Sister, Sister
Having a sister who is disabled is not easy. My older sister has a severe disability called Cerebral Palsy, which basically means her brain...
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Growing Up A Military Child
As we grow older, especially going into college and meeting new people, one of the most common questions we as students tend to ask one...
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Confessions of a Restaurant Hostess
Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. I meet lots of interesting people every day. However, sometimes I just can’t wrap my head around the way...
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Travel 101
Recently I have come to be more and more grateful for my childhood. Growing up, my family and I traveled a decent amount and our vacations...
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An Open Rant on Slutty Halloween Costumes
Dear Halloween Costume Makers, Please Stop Selling Slutty Girl’s Costumes. Next time you go to a Halloween costume store, look at the women...
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4 Youtubers You Must Follow for Halloween Costume Inspiration
You’ll definitely be the creepiest yet cutest person at the Halloween party this year. Trick or Treat? These ideas are definitely a treat!...
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Dealing With Insecurities & Criticism
Everyone has a share of their own insecurities but not everyone is openly ready to flaunt their flaws and be confident about them. That’s...
