The Appropriation of Jewish Mysticism in Spirituality
Crystals, manifestation, tarot cards—if you are a teenager who uses TikTok or any other social media form, you have probably come across...
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My Favorite Drinks at Starbucks
I really like Starbucks—like really like it. It’s kind of a problem. I live about five blocks from two different ones, which only adds to...
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Pop-Punk Is Back, and It’s More Than Just Nostalgia
What do you think of when you think of punk? Do you think of bands like The Clash and The Ramones of the seventies and eighties? Maybe you...
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My Ever-Changing Relationship to Feminism
I first declared myself a feminist when I was twelve years old. It was kind of getting impossible not to—it was 2015, I was just old enough...
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Finding Solace in Walks
We’re over a month into the remote semester now, which means that my fatigue levels are relatively high. Taking four online classes can be...
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Is Bingeable Better?
People are always saying it: we are living in the Golden Age of television. There is more TV than ever, and it’s higher quality than ever...
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What I'll Miss Most About Kenyon
The rain trickled down the windshield of the car as my dad and I pulled away from the peaceful quiet that accompanies Kenyon’s campus at 9:...
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The Romanticization of Women Hitting Rock Bottom
I was in my freshman year of high school when the 13 Reasons Why television show hit Netflix and immediately became all the rage. The show...
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An Honest Review of Parks and Recreation
I am ashamed to admit that I had never seen Parks and Recreation or The Office prior to 2020, but just like the rest of the world, I had...
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Response to the 2020 Presidential Election
Things are a little scary right now; no one really knows what's going on, much less what's going to happen next. As I sit down to write...
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A Letter to Margaret Atwood
Dear Ms. Atwood, Is this how you imagined it would begin? To preface this letter, I should admit that I am a devout fan of yours. I read...
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How Reality TV Is Getting Me Through the Pandemic
In the last seven months or so, I have consumed an unprecedented amount of streaming content, like most people with an internet connection...
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Movies and Music for Your Sunday Nights
If you frequently find yourself browsing for movies and music to consume on a Sunday night, you may know a few things to be true. First,...
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A Multi-Step Plan to Make Your Realities a Dream
Life has felt disturbingly surreal recently. I cannot be the only person who takes one look at the way things are going right now and...
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What I Learned From Being In A Long Distance Relationship For A Year
When you expect to have a lifetime to be able to love someone, four years apart seems like nothing. I kissed my boyfriend goodbye for the...
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The Importance of Boundaries When Navigating Mental Health Issues
I’m going to start out with a bold but very true statement. Ready? Here it goes: Every single good relationship has well-established...
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Yet Another Fall 2020 Playlist (with Pizzazz)
In my life, I tend to pick up a theme and then can’t seem to put it down. Anyone who knows me well enough (or frankly, anyone who knows me...
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10 Not-So-Scary Halloween Movies You Absolutely Have to Watch This October
I am always super excited for Halloween. Free candy, no homework, hanging out with my friends—what's not to like? However, this year,...
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Murdery Mysteries and Spooky Movies to Get Excited for Halloween
Allow me to evoke some stereotypical, spooky autumnal images for you: the ember gold splash of changing leaves above your head, their...
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What I Learned From Zoom Rosh Hashana
Yom Kippur, 2012. I am cunningly sneaking out of the family service of my synagogue to gossip in the bathroom with my friends. We’re ten...
