To Be Ready or Not
Earlier this week, I was doing a reading for my Liberal Democracy class, Democracy In America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Prior to this...
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How Being Quarantined Has Changed My Relationship with My Sister
Now that I am in my third week of being quarantined, I’m realizing that I haven’t spent this much time with my sister since high school, or...
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Three Cheers for Teachers
Naturally, there will be many teachers throughout one's life, but there are those select few who really make an impact that lasts beyond...
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An Ode to the English Department
Being stuck in quarantine has led me to reflect on my earlier days of being in high school, and as Teacher’s Appreciation Week kicks off...
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5 Reasons Why Moms are Literal Gifts
With Mother’s Day just around the corner and immense love for my mom and mother figures of all kinds, I wanted to spread the love!
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Why I Am Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Americans This Month
Happy Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month! As someone who is a Japanese immigrant, I am extremely excited to celebrate with...
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Why College is the Best Time to Build a Better Relationship with Yourself
Say goodbye to self-deprecation and say hello to self-appreciation!
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Flashback to Freshman Friendships
With the current COVID-19 crisis and schools either moving online or being cancelled entirely, it can be difficult to remain in a happy,...
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It Takes a Village: A Thank You Note to All Noteworthy Positions in Schools
This one's for all people working in schools. Thank you. With all the school shutdowns, people wonder what they will do with their kids,...
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How My J-Term in Rome Changed My Life
College students often return from studying abroad ready to tell anyone who will listen about how their experience changed their lives. I...
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Who is Your Hero?
The question “who is your hero” is the classic second grade writing prompt that we were all given as kids. We would sit at our germ-...
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A Love Letter to Sunday Mornings in “The Middle of Nowhere”
I’ve been thinking about clouds a lot lately, and about silences that used to overwhelm me before I realized that they were full of sound...
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Why every 20-year-old should go abroad at least once
Going abroad is an incredible opportunity that I think everyone should experience at least once in their life, but especially in their 20’s...
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day Without a Romantic Partner
I don’t know about you — but I’m sick of dreading February 14. The day that’s supposed to celebrate love often turns into an evening of...
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The Celebration of a Legend: The Media Coverage of Kobe Bryant's Passing
There are times in life when we are reminded of the inevitability of death. When we are engaged and consumed in our own experiences, we...
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An Open Letter to All The Boyfriends
Birth control is always a hot topic no matter the voting season. But what people tend to forget when talking about birth control is that it...
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For Jeni
A little bit of writing for my mama on her birthday.
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Appreciating All the Small Things
Let’s start off by saying: No, this article is not about Blink 182’s song “All the Small Things”. This article is about appreciating the...
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How My Mom Has Been & Always Will Be My Role Model
A look into how the sacrifices, determination and dedication of a single mother impacted a young girl's life and shaped her into the person she is today.
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Aberdeen Art Gallery – What You Can’t Miss, as Told by Locals
We’ve waited for years, and now it’s finally here. After YEARS of waiting, Aberdeen Art Gallery has finally reopened after restoration!...
