Maladaptive Daydreaming: My Experience
Maladaptive daydreaming is best described as a psychiatric disorder. But it was never like that for me. To me, I was just a kid building...
Tayo Omoniyi (UIC ‘23)
Tayo Omoniyi (UIC ‘23)
Hello! My name is Tayo Omoniyi, and I am from Tinley Park, Illinois. I am a 2nd-year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, studying Biology with a pre-medicine track. My passions are writing, travel and medicine. My ultimate career goal is to become a pediatric doctor. Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends. I have two younger sisters.
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Prayers For My 20s
Prayers For My 20s This year, I turned 20 years old. I have a lot of optimism for the future. My life for the next year concerning my...
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My Relationship With My Weight
From a very young age, I have always had a negative relationship with my weight. Ever since I was a kid, I have always been heavier. Though...
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Legendary Black Women to Learn About This Women's History Month
This week, I thought it would be interesting to speak on some underrated icons in history. I think recognizing Women’s History Month would...
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Budget-Friendly Ideas for a Girls Night
With everything going on around me, I want to urge you guys to have fun with your people. The key to happy living is making sure you...
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How to Get More Sleep
Ever since I started school, I've had a lot of trouble sleeping. Assignments piled up and it required me to stay up sometimes all night to...
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Top Shows to Binge Watch on Netflix this Black History Month (That Are Not About Black Trauma)
So, as Black History Month is almost over, I decided to give you guys a list of some of my favorite black TV shows and movies. However, I...
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Advice for Healthy Relationships
‘Tis the season of love, and I want to give a shout out to all my beautiful people out there. This Valentine’s Day, I hope to give you guys...
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How to: Be Boujee on a Budget
Growing up, I have always loved fashion and decorating. However, it was impressed upon me at a young age that more money doesn’t...
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Tips If You Are Undecided in Your Career Path
For most of us, college is an experience to find ourselves. So, what do we do when we don't know what we want for a career post-graduation...
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My First Visit to Nigeria
30,000 feet in the air, I dreamed of what my parents' homeland is like: the smell, the weather, the people. What was the culture like there...
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What the Insurrections Mean for the Future of America
Following the events of January 6th, I wanted to write a piece that told a story about America. In the final days of Trump’s time in office...
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How to Pass: Studying Tips from an Expert Procrastinator
This year, 2020 has by no means been easy. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t somewhat hoping that the online classes would automatically...
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Songs from Good News That Will Make You Feel Like a Bad B**ch
So, I recently sat down and listened to Megan Thee Stallion’s new debut album, Good News. Megan Thee Stallion is one of my favorite artists...
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What I Learned From Therapy
Before going to therapy, I didn’t know how to make sense of my emotions and my past experiences. I felt intense periods of depression,...
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My Thoughts on Christians for Trump
In the church, it was impressed to me from an early age that religion has much to do with politics and America. Despite the First Amendment...
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How To Take Care of Your Mental Health During This Election
This year, we have been through many things: massive social and political unrest, a global health pandemic, and probably the most talked-...
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Finding Peace in Protest: Taking Care of Your Mental Health as an Advocate for Justice
The past weeks' events have changed the way many people see our government and the world. However, for many of us, the image of black...
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How to Support Black LGBTQ+ People
To address the issue of homophobia in the black community, it would be remiss of me to act like there isn't still discrimination against...
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How to Support Black Lives Matter
Before I start this, I should acknowledge the state of our country, and the world, with everything that has been going on. My condolences...
