As College Comes To An End
Yesterday I was eighteen years old, bawling until my eyes were swollen, embarking on the 18-hour car ride to North Philly. Terrified about...
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Shoutout to the Theatre Kids
Growing up, I loved playing pretend. As an only child, I was often left to my own devices when it came to entertaining myself. I believe...
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The First Women in Outer Space by Anastasia Vylegzhanina
Women have lived in the shadows of their husband’s achievements for decades. Our female ancestors fought to earn recognition and equality...
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8 Women Who Changed Science Forever by Dhiona Jaramillo
For national Women’s History Month, I wanted to bring to light some women who changed the face of science forever. Being a woman in the...
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Founder of Red Equity, Abbie McAdams, advocates for period poverty
In the fall of 2020, University of Denver (DU) freshman Abbie McAdams and 15-year-old Samantha Glover of Reno, Nevada founded Red Equity...
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My First Camping Trip in the West by Anastasia Vylegzhanina
Despite the pandemic, my friends and I did not put our heads down. We arranged a 10-day round trip through 3 states: Wyoming, Utah, and...
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10 Female Fronted Bands You Should Add to Your Playlist
Happy National Women’s History Month! In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to talk about a few fantastic female-fronted bands and what...
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Why I Love Nature by Alexandra Kaufman
From snowcapped mountains to fiery sunsets, the landscape of Colorado is one of the most beautiful in the world. Every day that I look out...
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7 Ways for you to Combat Climate Change
Have you also noticed the minimal snowfalls and warm sunny days in Denver this winter? Well, this is happening across the world, as places...
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Being Immersed in a Foreign Language by Anastasia Vylegzhanina
Everything is possible if you really want it; A statement that I try to live by. When it comes to learning languages, whether it be German...
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The Language of Kindness: Some Tips & Tricks
The language of kindness is a universal one, yet throughout our lives, we are always learning the grammar and etiquette of it all. Kindness...
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A Love Letter to My Friends by Anastasia Vylegzhanina
My Dear Friends, Don’t you agree that love can come in many forms? Don’t you think that this magical entity can be expressed in a myriad of...
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Letter to My Dog by Alexandra Kaufman
Dear Ruby, For my entire life, I have loved animals and all that I ever wanted was to have a dog. I have had five hamsters, two guinea pigs...
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Is It a Privilege to Study Abroad? by Anastasia Vylegzhanina
Throughout history, studying abroad remains a privilege for many people. It is hard to deny the fact that only economically stable and...
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Unpacking White Privilege
George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony McDade are only a few black folks who were killed by racism. It’s important to say...
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Focusing on the Good Times After Losing My Dad
Losing a loved one to illness is one of the hardest things to experience. When I was fifteen, my father passed away from an array of...
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My Parents Are Always With Me by Anastasia Vylegzhanina
Parents are some of the most important people in the world, aren’t they? They’re those individuals whose decisions and actions play an...
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A Reflection of Gratitude
I’ve always appreciated my education. As a kid, I would get bummed about summer or winter break simply because I didn’t want to stop...
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Why It's Okay to Take an Untraditional Education Path
A quarter of the way through my junior year of college I felt my motivation and mental health slipping. As a student who deeply valued my...
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My Education Saved Me
Ever since I began my education, I have always tried my best. Even in the most stressful of times I took comfort in knowing that meeting...
