It all started when I was on a stroll in the park. It was a nice, relaxing day and I was trying to enjoy the sunshine while getting some fresh air.  “There’s nothing better than being single.”...

After eight hours of work, a mother comes home to cry. That’s what it boils down to. It’s a sweet ritual that brings solace to wounds that ache. From an older life she wishes were forgotten, from another...

The celebrities of today stand in a unique position. Held up by social media—and slightly parasocial relationships with their fans—they can create massive change with just a single statement.  On...

I reminisce about the joys of depressing public transit rides: its loud screeches as it shoots through the tunnels; the jarring putters of the bus’ exhaust; sitting alone in the backseat of a 30 seater...

“What colleges are you applying to?”   “What are your extracurriculars?”   I’ve heard such questions countless times in the last few months. College app season has pushed me,...

Dear Reader and Younger me,    The experience of attending high school at DV makes you question your self-worth constantly, and entices you to compare your achievements to others. Because of...

“Most teens today are living with mild to severe sleep deprivation,” an article from the Child Mind Institute states. This may sound bizarre at first, but we all know it's true. The issue persists...

I stalk my friends’ Spotify profiles. Looking through their playlists tells me more about them -- what albums they like and how their music tastes change. Just in case I’m not the only one stalking...

A log cabin sits amidst the forests of the Colorado Rockies. Inside, velvet chairs stand around the crackling fireplace as embers spit up the chimney. A dim lamp casts ambient light upon stacks of blankets....

Is gay an analogy for straight? That's the question that the LGBT community has struggled to answer since its formation, more so than ever in the past decade. Yes: gay people are equivalent to straight...

Let's explore two instances in the academic realm where the pursuit of objectivity takes a backseat.  First is American institutions’ obsession with chasing diversity. Central to our generation is...

Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill prohibiting transgender women from participating in women’s sports. This was a rightful move. Transgender women should not be allowed to compete in sports...