Please Stop Assuming You Know More Than Your Barista
Or, you know, at least be nice to them.
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Let's Talk About Catcalling
Trigger Warning: This article is about a subject that may be sensitive to people. But it’s an important subject. Hello, all! This week, I...
Sorry for Apologizing
“Why did you just say ‘sorry’?” I didn’t know how to respond to my friend’s question; I had no reason to apologize. Did I apologize out of...
HWS Current Events: Race and Diversity
There are a great deal of important events that have occurred recently at HWS. As a study abroad student, I’ve felt removed from these...
Learning The Power of Tolerance
Learning to respect the opinions of others can be a major challenge.
How to Adjust to Having a Roommate
It is not always easy sharing a room with someone, especially someone you know nothing about. When it comes to college roommates, it is...
FYI Mosquitoes Don't Actually "Suck."
They may suck blood, but they are important for the world.
Mythbusting 7 Common Misconceptions Surrounding Trans Identities
Overcoming your internalized transphobia, one step at a time.
5 Indicators Your Significant Other Respects You
Most people in a relationship hope to maintain a harmonious, mutually-respectful liking for one another. When the honeymoon phase is over,...
Never Forget
What happened on December 7th ? I’ll give you a hint, it was called “the day that will live in infamy”... No clue? Okay, how about: what...
Deciding Your Worth
I never thought I would be the person who said I learned an important lesson from watching The Bachelor. My roommate and I took up watching...
Telling People That They Are Wrong (Nicely)
How To Tell People They Are Wrong (Nicely) Sometimes you get into situations that make your blood boil and your mind rage: someone being...
How to Celebrate International Women’s Day Every Day!
The women in your life deserve more than just a day!
Aretha Franklin's RESPECT used to be very, very different...
Aretha Franklin is an icon of American music. And though she unfortunately passed last August, I think the present tense is very much still...
Learning Your Partner's Love Language
We often show others, especially our partners, affection how we would like to receive it. However, we don’t all experience feeling loved in...
What You Need to Know About Working Dogs
You know that really cute dog you see walking so beautifully next to person? It’s working, so please do not communicate with it. Let me...
My Body Is Not For You
Why is it when we describe people we always go to their body? Descriptions like, “that skinny girl", "fat one", "short one", or "tall one"...
3 Key Components For Living Happily With Roommates
Ah yes, it is apartment hunting season, and this might be your first time living with roommates! It is an exciting moment to sign your...
To Speak or Not to Speak
“I don’t like this,” I found myself whispering across the table to my best friend as we sat across from each other at breakfast on Sunday...
Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated
In this day and age, people are so fixated on doing what they can to get ahead and succeed. People look down on random acts of kindness...
