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YOLOlogy 101: an intro to only living once
Surely, there must be some kind of balance between full-on hedonism and working the skin off your bones, right? Read More
academics
A guide to passing your midterms
Back-to-back exams, 10-page-plus papers, late-night cram sessions on top of the rest of your homework — the dreaded midterm season is finally here. Read More
LGBTQ
The specter of deadnames
UR is a mostly trans-friendly campus. And yet, there's a curious blindspot: repeated usage of deadnames where a preferred name is sufficient. Read More
morals
I’m religious, not perfect
I realized that I could never live in perfect accordance with the expectations that Christianity laid out for me. Read More
consumerism
The truth about Apple
There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing your brand new phone. But in just one year, your phone is already considered outdated. Read More
culture
The chains of command, from Israel to the U.S.
Speaking from experience, using a teacher’s first name even by accident can be seen as disrespectful — a huge no-no in American schools. Read More
anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder is not a trend
It could simply be the desire for attention. Whatever the reason, it’s not okay. Read More
grieving
How to lose a child
I don't know how to properly lose a child. My option to grieve was taken from me as easily as my child was. Read More
adulthood
Adulting 101: The illusions of age and maturity
Why do we continue to linearize the path to maturity with respect to time and age? It’s high time that we redefine the social concept of maturity. Read More
