Goodbye, Denison
As I sit here writing this, I’m sitting next to two of my closest friends, Grace McCurry and McKenna Ross. We are all lounging on the couch...
Michaela Allen (Denison ‘19)
Michaela Allen (Denison ‘19)
Just an average girl, living in an average world, with an above average love for love.
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Why Do Women Feel Inferior with Superior Preparation?
For years now, various businesses and corporations have highlighted their efforts to recruit and promote women, and to improve gender...
“Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile”
On May 3, 2019, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile premiered on Netflix. Audiences had been awaiting the release of this new film...
The Pittsburgh Scavenger Hunt: My Fears as a Woman
Last week, Denison students, from an underground fraternity traveled to the University of Pittsburgh to partake in a “scavenger hunt.” When...
Relationships Are Hard: Three Tips to Support Your Long Distance Relationship
College is a messy, exciting, overwhelming time in a woman's life. So try mixing in the struggles and hardships that come along with a...
Xavier University: The Beginning of a Journey
As some of you may know, I was recently accepted into Xavier University’s Masters of Health Services Administration program for the fall of...
In Remembrance: The Battle Against Depression
In a matter of months, the Denison community has lost two beautiful souls to the battle against mental health. In my time at Denison, I...
Dear Dad...
Dear Dad, Mom already received her letter, so it looks like it’s your turn to hear me ramble on about how amazing you are. I wanted to...
Dear Mom...
Dear Mom, Sometimes you worry too much and you don't give yourself enough credit. You deserve to know how much you are loved. So, I decided...
Fighting For You
Dedicated to the love of my life… Sometimes life gets a hold of us and we forget about what is important. Our lives are filled with hours...
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Calling All Bookworms: Summer 2018 Reading List
Ever want to sit down, cuddle up with a blanket, drink a warm cup of coffee, and read a good book? If you’re like me, then the school year...
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This Summer's To-Do List
Summer is quickly approaching, and the sun is shining more and more every day! The beginning breezes of summer air are filled with joy,...
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Becoming an Aunt
On December 11, 2017, my cousin became a mother to a beautiful baby boy, Bowen Dean Durfey. That same day, I became an aunt and my life has...
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5 Motivational Quotes for the Procrastinator
Finals are quickly approaching and procrastination is slowly beginning to sink in. Everyone has their own way of procrastinating, whether...
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Hair: The African-American Story
An incredible friend of mine, Naomi Abankwah, had an incredible conversation with me last year and it has stuck with me. The topic? African...
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Junior Year Blues
Junior year. Who would’ve thought that our college years would fly by so quickly? It’s incredible to think back to those moments years ago...
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My Walk with God
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Christianity gets a bad rep nowadays. I get it, some Christians aren’t the kindest people. But let’s take a...
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Ever wanted to write a letter to yourself, telling the younger you what know now? Me too. Dear Young Michaela, I have some advice for you,...
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Tri Delta: My Home Away From Home
Recruitment. Spring of 2016. It was a blur. Girl flirting. Days and days of girl flirting. As I’ve found though, talking is sort of my...
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Nicaragua: A Trip of a Lifetime
On January 15th of 2018, I, along with 17 other Denison students, traveled to Nicaragua under the guidance of the Medical Brigades, a...
