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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

The process of healing

A scar never fades away, but does every wound scar? Read More

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

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

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

Spill the T(ay!): Lost in translation

Once every few years, I got a taste of what it feels to be an outsider in my own culture, peering in. I was a girl lost in translation. Read More
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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 But in just one year, your phone is already considered outdated.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

Long-distance friendships aren’t easy

I miss my friends from home. If you don’t, I’m guessing you either didn’t have friends in high school, or you’re just an emotionless person. Read More

The ‘Try Guys’ try: putting the finishing blow on ‘wife guy’ culture

To all the self-proclaimed “wife guys” that we loved before: so long, sweethearts. Read More

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