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...
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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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Motherhood: Cue Emily Rayburn
For the Mom-to- Be. For as long as I can remember, you have always been right beside me, through it all. From the time you were born to...
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Losing You
March 17, 2017. The day before my mom’s birthday. My Grandpa (Papa) closed his eyes for the last time. The last conversation we had was two...
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I Like Country Music, So What?
Okay, I get it. Country music is not the most popular music style where I’m from. But that hasn’t stopped me from rocking out in my dorm...
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“Do I Look Fat in This?”
“Mom, do I look fat?” Yeah, I know. I’m beautiful and loved and the world is my oyster. But how come I don’t feel like it? My whole life, I...
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Top 12 Obscure Binge-Worthy Netflix Shows
It’s the end of fall semester, finals are coming up, you should be studying, but, of course, procrastination peaks its head and BAM! Four...
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Dating After Sexual Assault
Dating...well, it’s complicated. It’s complicated even in the most, for lack of a better term, “normal,” situations. But, as one may expect...
