I was in 4th grade when my writing was first published. This is no “I was a gifted kid!” flex, as I …
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Want to Become Better at Critical Thinking? Read Books.
Reading ushers you into a realm of imagination and creativity. It gives you an escape into a private …
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15 Best Comforting Books to Read After a Breakup
The fact remains: college relationships suck and not all of them last. The healing process starts …
What Happens if You Say Hello to Everyone for a Week?
If someone you didn’t know said “hello” to you as you walked by on your way to class, what would you …
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How to Cope With Stress Without Seriously Harming Your Mental Health
Does any of this sound familiar? Right when you wake up, you grab your phone and check if you …
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Discovering the Devil’s Bathtub Curse
I pulled back the candy cane wrapping paper to reveal a red camping lantern. I smirked at my …
16 Awful Events in 2016 We Won’t Miss Next Year
Every year comes with its own tragedies, but 2016 stands out as an especially draining one. Between …
Going From Atheist to Evangelical
“College will change you,” the old people in my life would say to me. But deep down, I knew I …
An Open Letter to Paget Brewster Re: Emily Prentiss
Dear Paget Brewster, I’m writing to say thank you for being a badass. Thank you for teaching me how …
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Public Transportation with a Side of Hyperventilation
My head pounded at the same accelerated pace as my heart. My stomach ached like I’d just eaten day …
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Under the Makeup: Life with Vitiligo
NW35, NC5, N6, N7, sand-beige and golden brown. These shades of makeup fit my skin tone perfectly. …
You Bought Me a Drink, But Don’t Expect Anything
Navigating my way through a sea of girls in too-high heels and boys drowned in Axe, I make my way …
