Three Reasons Why Swimming is my Sport
"Take your mark…" The twenty rows full of people rip in silence, and the blinding light of cameras in the crowd blinds me. Why do they have...
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An Open Letter To My Past Self: What I Wish I Had Known While Applying To Colleges
Applying to college can be really overwhelming. I wished I would have known to utilize my teachers more and to spend less time worrying about what others are doing.
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Remember who the f*ck you are
Words hold more power then you may think.
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5 Realistic And Practical New Year’s Resolutions To Help You Become More Confident
It’s time to focus on you and become more confident in 2021.
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I Might Be Alone Forever
Simple. Is it existential crisis worthy? Perhaps. But the truth is that I really might be alone forever, so where does that leave me? When...
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Love Yourself
For most of my life, I’ve tried to stay out of everyone’s way and not bring attention to myself. I didn’t think I deserved to occupy space...
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Be Proud of Your Accomplishments
It’s December now, but this year has completely warped our perception of time, or at least mine. If you told me it was April right now, I...
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Why Everyone Needs a Pink Blazer, Especially Now
During this time of isolation, grey sweatpants and cozy sweatshirts, do yourself a favor and commit to the unthinkable: buy a pink blazer. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
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Prioritizing Yourself this Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! For some, it’s a nice break from work and school, but for others, the stress has begun. During the holidays, we...
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What Does Being Beautiful Mean to You?
Edited by Olivia Spahn-Vieira There is no concrete definition of beauty. And that statement is a fact. Everyone perceives beauty as...
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Vintage Girls are Taking Over TikTok
Instead of city streets, vintage-loving gals are looking to social media to show off their styles.
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Chapter 21: Pandemic Edition
21 is the year that is often looked forward to if you live in the United States. Something I would have never expected is for my 21st year...
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Dancing My Way to Confidence
Terrified, I quickly punched in my student ID number and let the machine scan my hand before entering the gym. In all honesty, I did not...
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Redefining the Meaning of “Social Awkwardness”
Here’s an intimate memoir of mine that nobody asked for!
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Ten Steps For Confidence, Body Positivity, and Self Appreciation
In a world that is always telling you to change--to be thinner, prettier, more accomplished, and anything but just yourself, true self-...
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Why I Booked a Solo Trip
I was absolutely heartbroken the night I found out I had to leave New York City. Driving through Soho on the way to the Holland Tunnel,...
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Finding Your Style
As a child, I distinctly recall proclaiming that I hated fashion and couldn’t be bothered with all that nonsense. And I honestly believed...
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3 Reasons Why My Friends Are the Best
Friendship is a topic that I could talk about for hours. Whether it's discussing the importance of having a good group of people around you...
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21 Words of Affirmation for Empowering YOU
Take a deep breath in. Now slowly, slowly let it out. Everything is going to be okay, I promise. The world may feel stressful, or scary, or...
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Dear Women Writers
Being a human is hard, but being a woman… even harder. Being a woman means being silenced, over and over, in all aspects of life. Or should...
