Aliyah Gibbs Staff Writer/ Editor I know this may be improper, or cynical, or just bad to say… but the older I get, the more I am beginning to believe that life, in a grand sense, kind of sucks. Forgive me, I know this is the quintessential argument of most people in their early-to-mid-20s… and 30s and 40s. It must mean the same realization has … Continue reading The Up Season
Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman Staff Writer Ahhhh yes. Kristen Stewart. Robert Pattinson. Taylor Lautner. The three most important figures in the life of any angsty teenager. When I was 15, I got the box set of “The Twilight Saga” on blu-ray, and that thing became my holy grail. Let me explain… I don’t know what it is, but something about these movies is more important to … Continue reading The Twilight Obsession (and why I still kinda have it)
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer Oh look it’s X! I should wave at them! *waves* …And they didn’t see me. Nice. Everyone has had their fair share of awkward moments. You can probably think of one that happened today or last week that makes you cringe a little inside and out. Maybe the person you were talking to didn’t follow the script you made for them … Continue reading Living With Social Awkwardness
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer In this life, there are some things we simply aren’t ready for. In this case, that thing would be my engagement. Last night I told my girlfriend what was exactly on my heart. I’m not ready to be engaged yet. Not now. She understood, and not an ounce of love has changed. And that was that. We’re still together, still madly … Continue reading What’s in a Ring?
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer If you asked me to write about my dad nearly a year ago, we would’ve been estranged, and I would’ve said, “maybe later.” It’s a very strange thing, estrangement…eSTRANGEment, maybe it makes sense! I gave up my parents for six months. Six months without guidance, or rather, outside influence. At the time, what I thought I was giving up was just … Continue reading My Dad’s Love: An Article for my Father
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer I am currently sending my resume to anyone who will take it in hopes of getting an internship for my major. The process has been stressful (like most things dealing with college), and I’m hoping that one of these days I just don’t have to worry about it anymore. For now, as my search continues, I’ve noticed a running trend with … Continue reading In This Economy!??: Are Unpaid Internships Unethical?
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer At 203 pounds, I’m pretty damn good lookin’. Not “for” 203 pounds, I mean at 203 pounds. Whatever you do, don’t pity me. As I write this I realized I don’t want to be perceived as “fat,” because I’m not, and, if I was, why the hell does it matter? Fatphobia can happen, but I don’t think “phobia” is a good … Continue reading My Beautiful Belly
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer High school feels like a distant memory the deeper you find yourself in college. For me, it feels like there was no time between being a senior in high school and being a senior in college. It was like I blinked and found myself knee-deep in financial aid, stress and assignments. When I think about high school now (outside of the … Continue reading Normalizing the Gap Year
I reached out to a childhood friend of mine to discuss the significance of becoming a doula during a time when women of color are struggling to survive childbirth. Veronica Glover Staff Writer According to recent studies, African American women and WOC pose an alarming risk of death after childbirth, regardless of their socioeconomic status. With a combination of birth, death and hospitalization records, demographic … Continue reading Calling All Doulas: Black Women and Childbirth
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer Health and wellness are most likely terms you have seen a lot recently. The pandemic had a way of putting a spotlight on public health, and, in turn, many of us focused more intently on our personal health. And that includes our physical, spiritual and mental health. As a result, many are taking a more holistic approach when taking care of … Continue reading It Depends: Another Way to Approach Your Health
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