Stepping Up and Discovering Myself
Three years ago, if I had to sit down and classify myself into three personality tropes I would have gone with an introvert, a follower and...
Jessica Mardian (Virginia Tech ‘21)
Jessica Mardian (Virginia Tech ‘21)
Jessica is a sophomore at Virginia Tech, double majoring in Creative Writing and Multimedia Journalism. She'll be the one laughing in a yoga class and has a love for poetry, sunsets, and flowers.
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Tinder's Not Just for Hookups
Last year, I went through a “situationship” breakup and it left me emotionally drained and unsure of how to trust somebody in a...
Hi, You're Doing Amazing & Other Encouragements to Get You Through the Week
"Hi, you’re doing amazing, even if you don’t feel like it."
What Song from Lover You Are Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Taylor Swift’s latest album, Lover, has been streaming on my Spotify account almost constantly since it was released August 23. In the...
You Don't Owe Anyone Anything
“You don’t owe anyone anything.” My eyes widened and my face immediately scrunched up into a look of disapproval as the statement left my...
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Heidi Hahn Is Ready to Save the Environment
At only 18 years old, Heidi Hahn is a force leading environmental awareness and activism among college students on Virginia Tech’s campus...
Our Summer Survival Kit
Summer is right around the corner and that means our summer survival kit is here! When the products came in, I was ecstatic! Warm weather...
Here's Everyone Running for President in 2020 So Far
Doesn’t it feel like everyone and their mother is running for President in 2020? This will be the first presidential election I am eligible...
The Types of Friends I've Made in College
Finding your people in college is hard. At the start of my freshman year, I met tons of great people and then some people who weren’t so...
How to Have Better Conversations With Your Body
"I realized that I wasn’t treating or talking to my body like the friend it is."
Chapter Collab: What Does Body Positivity Mean to You?
The term “body positivity” does not have one universal meaning. Instead, it is catered to every individual’s goals, personal drive, and...
I Had a Tarot Card Reading and Here's What Happened
Mystic wisdom and guidance have always fascinated me a little bit. I have never been very willing to indulge this pull, only going as far...
Our Spring Break Survival Kit is Here!
Get the inside scoop on the spring break survival kit!
For the Girl Who Gives More Than She Gets
I am like you. I have been left shocked as someone walks away like the relationship between us was never really there. I have been numbed...
Why Today's Politics Should Give You Hope for the Future
On Friday, February 1, a picture of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s (D) 1984 yearbook page from Eastern Virginia Medical School...
Why You Should Get a Breakup Haircut, Even if There Wasn't a Breakup
My mom has always told me that if I didn’t like a haircut, that “it’ll grow out in a few months.” Easy enough to accept on the surface...
Chapter Collaboration: Our Team's Favorite Holiday Music
Chapter Collaboration: Our Team's Favorite Holiday Music The holidays are on their way and our team is getting into the spirit. We asked...
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Disrupting Masculinity in Hollywood
The women’s movement we are living in has given women the courage to speak out about sexual assault, multiple seats at the table in...
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How to Handle Relatives that Question Your Major
“What are you going to do with that?”. *cue the awkward pause in conversation* “Is that really practical?”. *forks scrape empty plates at...
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Ways to Make Your Space More You
Living in a residence hall or apartment can make it hard to decorate your room in a way that reflects your personality and vibe. With fire...
