Crossing my wisdom teeth removal off my bucket-list and sharing some of my own insight on life.
Read MoreGen Z is more disconnected than any generation that precedes us with nature. Diving into the Japanese practice of "shinrin-yoku", or "Forest bathing", what can be gained from time spent outdoors is revealed. At a time where many of us struggle with stress, mental illness, and loneliness – especially during a global pandemic – we could benefit more than ever from eco connectedness.
Read MoreOver the past couple of weeks, a social media trend had emerged regarding entering and obsessing over fantasy worlds that nonetheless defined our childhoods. Why are we suddenly returning to these novelistic dystopian worlds? This is a personal account and interpretation of why young people are once again seeking comfort in the fantasy worlds that we loved as children and teenagers.
Read MoreA brief understanding of how the idealization of abortion within the pro-choice movement can potentially do more harm than good.
Read MoreWill endangered species become a mythological creature that roams only in the realm of fantasy and make-believe, akin to unicorns and dragons? Will nature itself as we know it become a myth?
As a sentimental person, I find myself grappling at memories and reliving them more often than I care to admit. Somedays these bittersweet nothings of long-gone memories place shackles around my ankles and won’t let me move on. How do you manage to live moments instead of reliving them? Especially when those memories comfort you?
I’ve been thinking about it a lot and decided it’s time to pop the question. It doesn’t seem like a big deal if you don’t think about it that much.
I used to be afraid to ask for help, and think if I couldn't solve my problem or change my mood on my own, it made me weak. But one day, I reached my breaking point. Once I took that first step of asking for help, I healed in ways I never could have alone. Asking for help is the bravest, strongest thing you can do.
Read MoreThis is the story of my great-grandfather, Kevork Chakarian, a soldier, Armenian Genocide survivor, and baker. His story of survival intertwines with the current underreported attacks by Azerbaijan against the Armenian people of Artsakh.
It’s 2020 – with many institutions now coming under speculation and reinvention, it comes as no surprise that Greek Life is no different. If you’re someone who wants some sort of sorority or fraternity experience, this essay includes direct testimony that will help you better understand the past, present, and future of Panhellenic organizations. From the good, the bad, and the ugly – let’s hold up the mirror to Greek Life.
Read MoreAdmit it, you remember the first fictional character you had a crush on in your childhood. But have you ever wondered as to why you felt such strong feelings for Nala at six and have spent the recent nights replaying edits of Harry Potter wizards and witches all these years later? Maybe you are a bit more empathetic than you realized …
More than once during this quarantine, I found myself with an undeniable urge to go shopping. There’s just something deeply satisfying about watching as the cashier rings up your items, swiping your card, and getting to leave a place with a part of it remaining with you. But does it really make you happy enough to call it “ therapy”? Or is retail therapy just another way to justify materialism?
Read MoreWe as white people need to do better. The inconsistency of our help to the black community is astounding. This isn’t a hashtag or a one-day trend. This is their lives and we need to educate ourselves on allyship, now.
Read MoreA short essay detailing my personal healing journey from Codependency, including a brief understanding of how and why our upbringing can influence codependent behaviours.
Read MoreA different perspective on the wildly popular song ‘Heather.’ In this piece, I explore the importance of choosing yourself before you wish someone else would choose you. It can be easy to prioritize everything possible over yourself, but in the end, is it worth it?
From age eleven I have experienced public sexual harassment. I am seventeen now and it has become so normalized in our society that it rarely affects me, I just let it happen because I am told that there is nothing else I can do. Now, I am fed up, I am angry and I will not remain silent on this repulsive behavior that affects women.
What is the key to making a perfect dish? Salt? Pepper? Sugar? I’d argue it’s a loving, Sicilian Nonna.
Read MoreYou’ve turned 18, you just started college, you don’t have a job because your anxiety grabs at you constantly, and everything else seems to be going bad. You go to social media to feel better but suddenly you’re reminded about how you have no idea what you’re doing or who you are. In simple terms, you’re going through it.
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As the upcoming school year approaches – or for most of us, has already commenced – motivation is a key factor in guaranteeing success. Whether this pertains to virtual learning or life in general, as a student to fellow students, here are some tricks and tidbits in order to become motivated in the first place and therefore remain motivated after the fact.
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A brief memoir about my broken relationship with my estranged father and forgiving him for the mistakes of his past.
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