Kasayahan: How My Filipino-American Family Celebrates Asian Joy
Some days, I just want to stay hidden under my bed covers. It can be so difficult to stay afloat sometimes, but deep down, I know that...
Maria Cieslarczyk (SLU ‘22)
Maria Cieslarczyk (SLU ‘22)
Just a story-telling, optimistic, dream-chasing, Filipino-American young woman, who loves white chocolate mocha.
Let your raw soul render this world speechless.
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"Landlady Liberty and Our American Home:" a Poem
Immigrant-made, citizen-sworn, my family calls America our home. When I uttered the vows that bound me to Her, I made a pact with Uncle Sam...
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A Letter from the HCSLU President In Regards to Recent Anti-Asian Violence
My heart has been so unbelievably heavy upon hearing the news of the Atlanta murders and the rise in violence towards Asian-Americans in...
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Keep Going, My Dear: A Letter of Encouragement
This is a love letter of scribbled, messy hand-writing, from one tired soul to another with one unifying, simple, yet important message:...
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Seven Democratic Female Politicians to Watch Out For in 2021
Although there are many wonderful and empowering female-identifying politicians in the United States, I chose these particular seven female...
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How Diverse Representation in Mainstream Media Impacted my Self-Confidence in my Physical Appearance
All my life, I have felt like I’ve wanted to change my physical appearance, even subconsciously. Although I have grown on this journey of...
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Touch is my Love Language: How I’m Coping During A Global Pandemic
COVID-19 has got the world on its knees, but not just because of the deadly virus going around that’s got us wearing masks everywhere,...
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Eight Fun Early-2000s Films That Changed My Outlook on Life
In the midst of this pandemic, it’s hard to find things that give us comfort. I often spend my days in a whirlwind of academic...
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The Spectrum of “Cancel Culture” in Contemporary Society: My Personal Pros and Cons With This Phenomenon
Cancel culture is a double-edged sword. I believe it does contain both pros and cons, as I’ve noticed within the various conversations and...
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Combatting Imposter Syndrome As College Students
I used to think imposter syndrome only happened in movies. That it was a problem designed for those lovable, underdog main characters, the...
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5 Important Movies to Watch About the Black Lives Matter Movement
As a Communications major doing one of my minors in Film Studies, it is important, if not necessary, to acknowledge our privileges,...
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We Are NOT Helpless: How To Help Your Favorite Non-Profits while in Self-Isolation
With everything going on, I sometimes feel stressed that I am blessed. This sounds a little strange, contradictory even. I could be...
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Creativity in the Time of Corona: 5 Positive Tips for College Students
I heard it but couldn’t believe it. The United States President declared a state of national emergency less than 24 hours after Saint Louis...
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Sending Love To Everyone Who Has Struggled with Diet Culture and Body Image
Trigger Warning: Sensitive Topics for Some Audiences Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me (And Everyone Else Who Has Ever Dealt With This), Don’t...
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Zero Women Nominated For “Best Director” in 2020 Academy Awards: The Film Industry’s Gender Gap And Why It Matters
In the Academy Awards history, the best directorial category is dominated by men - literally. Guess how many women have been nominated for...
