From surviving the isolation of middle school to facing freshman-year loneliness in college: a reflection on outgrowing the insecurity and remembering that the world is so much wider than...
As Gen Z turns to AI for advice, comfort, and companionship, it begs the question: Is technology really helping us feel less alone, or is it revealing just how...
Despite being surrounded by people, many college students feel isolated because reliance on phones and social media has reduced everyday, face-to-face social interactions.
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In a society designed to erase boredom, our constant flight from stillness has weakened our capacity for positive solitude, focus, creativity, and introspective thought.
In a space designed to keep us constantly engaged, it’s harder than ever to know what’s real, what matters, or how to truly feel content with where we are....
This article explores how “digital empathy” is reshaping our emotional lives, offering both comfort and complexity in an increasingly virtual world.
College is often painted as an exciting adventure, but the reality isn’t always so picture-perfect. Between academic stress, shifting friendships, and the pressure to fit in, loneliness can creep...
We have to exist in community. We have to care about something bigger than ourselves, or else everything is pointless. We have to wake up every day and choose...