Why I'm Disabled
I have two neurological conditions. The first is Cerebral Palsy, a congenital form of permanent brain damage to the part of the brain that...
Ryan Padovani (Kutztown ‘22)
Ryan Padovani (Kutztown ‘22)
I'm a writer and musician majoring in professional writing at Kutztown University. I love folk music, adaptive sports, and my dogs Roxie and Suzy Q.
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More Than Laziness: Executive Dysfunction
"Get up,” I muttered to myself. “Just do it.” I was lying curled up on my bed. I wanted to get up and turn off a lamp on the other side of...
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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Every year since 1999, the transgender community has observed a day of remembrance on November 20th to honor the transgender people across...
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4 Apps That Are Great for Your Mental Health
Understanding and managing your mental health can be difficult, especially in periods of high stress. There are a lot of apps designed to...
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Finding Peace: Dan's Story
This article has been written as part of a series to honor National Coming Out Day in collaboration with the Kutztown University LGBTQ+...
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Leading the Way: Storm's Story
This article has been written as part of a series to honor National Coming Out Day in collaboration with the Kutztown University LGBTQ+...
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The "Screw It" Semester Theory
In high school, I came up with an idea I call the “screw it” semester theory. The idea is that during your high school or college career,...
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Finding a Place: Rida's Story
This article has been written as part of a series in honor of National Coming Out Day, in collaboration with the Kutztown University LGBTQ...
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Navigating Your First Semester as a Disabled Student
Navigating your first college semester can be tricky enough. Everyone has stumbling blocks as they try to figure out the best ways to study...
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Fall Movies for a Little Nostalgia
Fall is my favorite season. It’s just cold enough to be perfect hoodie weather, the leaves turn brilliant colors, and there are tons of...
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Performing Femininity: Choral Performance as a Trans Man
"I feel like I’m about to throw up, or cry... or both,” I told my friends as we waited to enter the music hall for pre-recital warm ups. I...
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My Top 5 Tips for Working Through Procrastination
Existing in the middle of a pandemic is exhausting. Somehow, even though you don’t technically have to put pants on to do most things,...
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A Letter to My Post-Quarantine Self
Hey Ryan, I know you’re probably feeling a lot of things right now. Maybe you’re mostly feeling excited about getting that edible cookie...
