Op-Eds
anime
K-pop, anime, and ignorance
It’s sad that things that are so normalized in other countries are considered weird in America – a country full of so many diverse cultures and ethnicities. Read More
balance
How to balance college and mental health
I won’t lie — it’s hard to balance college and emotional well-being. But it’s not impossible to find balance. Read More
academics
On speaking in workshop
In theory, workshop is deeply beneficial. I have experienced that, in reality, a hefty anxiety can hinder one from fully utilizing this tool. Read More
gender
The actors’ world of false advertising
An actor’s job is, well, to act. What is the issue with presenting themselves as someone they are not if they are successfully performing a role? Read More
Admissions
Let’s talk about the cost of UR
Our tuition costs more than Harvard’s and Princeton’s. I don’t know about you, but that’s insane to me. Read More
Op-Eds
What how you spend your weekends really says about you
When the weekend comes around, I overthink and start to get a rush of anxiety. Why? Because I might be judged for not going out. Read More
music
Racism in rap
For Black rappers, their art and career are one of the couple of means of escape from the harsh reality of systemic racism. Read More
Depression
How to avoid the pitfall of SAD
Moving to the United States was a huge change for me, and through that experience, I have some suggestions on how to prepare for the winter if this is your first time experiencing winter in Rochester. Read More
coffee
Looking towards Starbucks for my gender
I am genderfluid. On days when Emmely becomes an ill-fitting hat, Starbucks is there to save the day. Read More
body image
The worst weight-loss advice
You shouldn’t need to go on an extreme diet just to lose weight or feel good about yourself, and a lot of weight-loss advice on the Internet can actually be really toxic — or just flat-out stupid. Read More
