How My Mania Made Me Stronger
If in high school, you told me that I’d have two manic episodes within a year and a half, I’d have laughed out loud. But then again, if you...
Samantha Smolko (West Chester ‘21)
Samantha Smolko (West Chester ‘21)
Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies student at West Chester university. Interested in the arts, writing, and being a women’s and LGBTQ+ ally.
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In The Gray: Defining Sexuality
When you’re young, everything feels black and white. The sun comes up in the morning, the moon comes out at night. In the summer it gets...
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I Am A Loser: And Other Things I Learned From “It”
Dear Rose, I’ve tried to find the lesson or the meaning in everything in front of me all my life, in order to let go of the past, but there...
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It’s Back On..Or Is It? : How to Navigate Getting Back Together
Here’s a riddle for you: What’s covered in red flags, fairy dust, and clothes you bought as a gift, only to receive a coupon card? That’s...
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Thankful for Tomorrow: My Most Monumental Year
( Cover Photo was taken by the author, November 2018) Sitting at my computer and being able to write this article around a holiday of...
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Michelle Obama’s Becoming: A Series
I have always had a weak spot for strong women who know how to articulate themselves. Within the first few sentences of reading Michelle...
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It’s Not Me, It’s You: Gaslighting and Situationships
“It’s not you, it’s me.” The final phase of your latest fling rolls off his tongue, officially closing a chapter of wasted nights,...
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Freshman Year Can be Tricky; Here’s What You Need to Know When it Comes to Mental Health
On the drive to college, there's a lot of thoughts flying through your head. It might be your first time away from home, finally getting...
