All posts tagged "Column"
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Facing fear and isolation in today’s political climate
I have an incredibly vivid memory of crying in my room the night that Donald Trump was elected as president last year. As someone who...
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STEM is not the only equation for success
Throughout the majority of my life and academic career, one subject has always haunted me. I’ve suffered from nightmares, many tears shed and all nighters...
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Identity isn’t just black and white
The straightener on my countertop bears a painful reminder of my past. The cord is worn and frayed, the metal clamp overworked from years of...
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How to win the war with yourself
Everyone is fighting a silent battle, whether they realize it or not. A gory, bloody, merciless battle with their greatest opponent: themself. When I was...
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The guilt of choosing where to go
I cannot remember the last time someone brought up Ohio without a punchline trailing behind it. Despite the stigma around the state on social media,...
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My future isn’t defined by a campus name
“She probably didn’t get in anywhere else, that’s why she chose community college.” This was the whisper I imagined behind every glance, every nod, every...
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Navigate religion for yourself, not the people around you
Since I was born, I’ve been getting up every Sunday to go to church. And every Sunday since my parents were born, they’ve been attending...
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I am plagued by an irrational fear of death
For as long as I can remember, the lingering fear of death has consumed my every waking moment. Uncertainty of what happens after death and...
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Dark humor fails to excuse racism
I have often been labeled as “too sensitive” to the jokes my peers make, so I tend to keep my mouth shut when I am...
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Family traditions keep memories alive
My childhood was full of magical traditions filled with family and joy. Recently, I turned 17-years-old, and I realized just how much of my childhood...