Writing Wrongs
April 10th, 2018. It had been exactly two weeks since I initially received word of my position as a semi-finalist in my first ever writing contest. Needless to say, I…
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Social Media Activism: Protesting for Clout?
Amidst the intersection of social media and politics has emerged a new kind of online brand: activist influencer. From sponsored posts to paid vacations, these social media celebrities have built…
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What Being Transgender Truly Means During Pride
I don’t really celebrate Pride Month. I mean, sure, I go to the festivals. I tweet about LGBTQ topics; I even change my profile picture to a transgender flag. Yet…
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Having the Wrong Eating Disorder
Watching To the Bone felt horrible. My body felt cold, my stomach felt a bit nauseous, and I constantly felt the need to touch my arms, the area of skin…
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Ginger Takes New York
This is Ginger Burlew, and she’s represented by one of the most well-known modeling agencies: Wilhelmina. Oh, and she’s the youngest member of their Sports & Fitness division. When I…
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A Female Presidency Enforces Patriarchy
In response to a Fox News anchor questioning her statement that women should have a seat at the political table, 2020 hopeful Kirsten Gilibrand explained, “It’s not meant to be…
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On Moving to the Other Side of the World—Alone.
It’s November. My seventh school year as a teacher is ending and I’m still in my home country, Argentina. I remember counting the days until I could finally leave my…
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A Dream Within a Dream
Recently, I read the book Ready Player One by E. Cline (now a major motion film directed by Steven Spielberg) in which reality is a nightmare and the world’s population…
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Our Writers Talk “Booksmart”
Booksmart has become an instant favorite of people who have watched it, garnering much praise from critics and the general public alike. Olivia Wilde’s feature directorial debut feels like something…
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It’s 2019, and Our Sex-Ed Curriculum Still Isn’t Survivor-Friendly.
I don’t remember everything about my experiences with sexual education in middle school or high school, but as an 18-year-old survivor and female minority, I am scared and unsettled by…
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