Opinions

YA novels changed my life more than the Bible

Rather, the most impactful genre of literature in my life thus far has been the YA novel.  Read More

Halloween needs more men in crop tops

Satisfaction in the self can only come from experimentation and being allowed to express your style the way you want to. Read More

The peristeronic postmodernism of Halloween

“Who are you supposed to be?” That’s a bit loaded, isn’t it? Aren’t we all trying to figure out what we’re supposed to be? Read More

Most UR students are already legal adults

In three days, I will be twenty. I’m working on dismantling the fears and expectations I have, but it’s hard. Read More

My house is changing

And sometimes it’s hard, but this change is a chance to make a new world for myself, in a new place that I get to see change while I do, too. Read More

Frames across the ocean

Travel holds keys that unlock a number of critical doors.  Read More

Six spooky spots on campus

It’s not actually that close to Halloween yet, but that didn’t stop these campus locations from being creepy as all get out. Read More

The inevitability of adulting

The problem is that I’m not nearly as mature as I’d like to be, and, being immature and impatient, I’d very much like to change now, and not wait around for the next life-changing event. Read More

On Tibet (and everything) avoid profiling

Discourse about this issue is important, even welcome. But you need to be civil, open-minded, and humble. Not being racist helps. Read More

Introversion and the imposter syndrome in college

Especially for introverts, classes present the tough situation of “putting yourself out there” when you really don’t want to. Read More