Tired -- A Poem
I’m tired. I’m tired of work I’m tired of responsibilities I’m tired of life I’m tired of being tired. Each day I look towards the light at...
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But Rape Culture "Isn't Real"
What is “rape culture?” Here is the definition straight from Oxford Dictionary. “A society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes...
10 Things Restaurant Hostesses Wish You Wouldn't Do
Hello once again, friends. It’s your friendly neighborhood underpaid restaurant hostess back at it again. I’m still dead inside from...
Nervosa
I don’t know how to write this. My relationship with food started with food insecurity. I was skinny because there was nothing to eat. I...
UTSA and VIA Team Up For Partnership
Exciting news, Runners! UTSA and VIA are teaming up to provide free transportation for UTSA students, faculty, and staff! This is not...
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...
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...
