An Open Letter to My Gender
I think in a lot of ways I’ve known I wasn’t cis-gender for a while. When someone is cis-gender, it means they identify with the gender...
Sarah Jacobson (Pitt ‘23)
Sarah Jacobson (Pitt ‘23)
Sarah is a sophomore at Pitt majoring in English and political science with a minor in film. She is originally from Center Valley, Pennsylvania. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her pets, reading, and going hiking. Sarah is interested in pursuing a cottage core dream in the future.
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5 Ways to Buy Second-Hand Clothing During the Pandemic
Since the pandemic hit, it’s been increasingly difficult to do one of my favorite things: shop for second-hand clothes. There are a lot of...
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7 Leslie Knope Quotes to Get You in the Spirit of Galentine’s Day
On February 13th, the time-honored tradition of Galentine’s Day will sweep the nation as female friends everywhere celebrate the love that...
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What Pokémon You are Based on Your Major
I’ve always loved the vast diversity of Pokémon , and during quarantine, I’ve had some time to get reacquainted with the hundreds of...
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My Obsession with "The Sims": A Decade in the Making
If there’s one thing I’ve been doing during quarantine, it’s playing games. I’ve always casually liked games, but lockdown definitely made...
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3 Important Ways to Get Your Doctor to Listen to You
I’ve spent quite a few days held up in doctors’ offices or patient waiting rooms getting tests done, x-rays or blood drawn. Dealing with...
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Top 6 Video Games to Help You Relax
When it comes to maintaining mental health, it’s important to set aside some time to decompress. There are countless hobbies out there to...
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5 Tips for Protesting Safely
George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, sparked protests around the country that focused on police brutality and the systemic oppression of...
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Top 5 SNL Sketches from a Girl Who is Obsessed with Comedy
Saturday Night Live is a sketch comedy show that began on October 11, 1975. Over the years, it has seen a number of talented actors,...
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The 2020 Grammy Awards: Best & Worst Outfits from Girls Who Know Nothing About Fashion
The Grammys were last weekend, and celebrities were serving looks . Seeing that red carpet coverage started a full two hours before the...
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Escapism and the Cottage Trend
It’s common to look for a way out of difficult situations. When you’re buried under the pressures of academic life, sometimes it feels like...
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Give Comic Books a Chance
Comics have a certain stigma in our culture. People tend to associate them with nerdy people who are out of touch with the current trends...
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College Without Alcohol: What It’s like to be Permanently Sober
Yes, you read that title right. I am completely unable to drink alcohol. Truth be told, if I really wanted to, I could ignore everything my...
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What is Orthorexia?
Eating disorders are nothing new. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders ( ANAD ), over 30...
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4 Steps to Dealing with Chronic Illness in College
Your first year of college can bring all sorts of challenges and unknown obstacles. However, entering college with a chronic illness can...
