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Serenity, My Sanity
Image Credit: Pexels Ah serenity In you, I find peace, A peace I always wanted By the clouds, I rest my head By the stars, I claim my rest Look how my veins sleep They haven’t done so in a thousand years. Like the sun, I wish to shine A light that never fades, My…
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Echo In The Light
Image Credit: Unsplash- Lena Bauermeister The sun is shining, And the wind is blowing here; I wish you were too… This was written by our contributing writer, Paushali Sarkar.
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Independence Day In The United States
Image Credit: Unsplash- Liv Sy July 4th is U.S. Independence Day! It’s a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Key Points About Independence Day 1. Historical Significance: Marks the day the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 American colonies’…
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Letting Go of What We Thought July Would Be
Image Credit: Pexels- Rachel Claire July is here. And whether we’re ready or not, it quietly marks something we don’t always talk about: The beginning of the second half of the year. Remember back in January, when we scribbled plans into journals, whispered dreams into existence, set goals with shiny-eyed hope? We told ourselves this…
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The Vegetarian By: Han Kang
Image Credit: Unsplash- Slaapwijsheid.nl Image Credit: Pinterest Recently, I read “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang, which had been sitting on my shelf for a while. Going into it, I had no expectations. All I knew was that it was translated from Korean and would be a short read. “The Vegetarian” tells the story of Yeong-hye…
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A Silent Wandering
Image Credit: Unsplash in the depths of silence, i wandered through shadows, unaware of the dawn that awaited, the creeping warmth of a new beginning. isn’t it strange? how beautifully maddening life can be? but now, i embrace the light, learning to smile again as it fills my heart. take a leap of faith- an…
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Sun, Sand, And Self-Love: Let’s Survive The Summer
Image Credit: Pexels- RDN Stock project Hi Lovelies! Let’s be honest for a second. Summer isn’t always the magical, beachy Instagram dream it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes it’s a sweaty, chafey, sunscreen-in-your-eye adventure where your thighs are on fire and your hair has decided to rebel like it’s 2007 again. And yet… there’s something…
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Seagulls
This image was taken by our writer Karina Coghlan. Summer is here. The sun is shining, school is out, and families take vacation. It’s the season of road trips and airplanes (although not everyone is a fan of sky travel). It’s the season of adventure. Hiking, camping, fishing, the list goes on and on. As…
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No One Returns From The Jungle
Image Source: Unsplash- Constant Loubier Saigon, 1969 Marianne Calloway was not what you’d call a war romantic. She hadn’t come to Vietnam looking for glory. She came because she was angry at the government, at herself, at God for sending her brother home in a sealed coffin two years earlier. When the Red Cross offered…
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The Rapid Fluctuation In Online Politics: Female Conservatism’s Return
Image Source: Pexels- Rosivan Morais So, as of recently, there seems to be a clear shift in the social paradigms of my fellow Gen Z’ers. Recently, many users have been coming to TikTok to share their views on what they believe to be the rise in conservatism among young adults, particularly young women, over the…
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10 Daily Self-Love Affirmations (Say These for 21 Days, Sis)
Image Credit: Pexels- Polina Tankilevitch Hey sis, have you ever gotten to the point of being fed up with putting yourself on the back burner? I’ve heard it takes 21 days to develop a habit…so I challenge you to speak to yourself in love for the next 21 days. Say these out loud every morning…
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The Quiet Revival Of Christianity: Is Gen Z Seeking Faith To Fill The Third Space Gap?
Image Credit: Pexels- RDNE Stock Project In recent years, there has been a lot of debate as to what has caused the decline in the social lives of young people, particularly Gen-Z, as statistics show typical social hubs like clubs are in decline. Some attribute it to the aftermath of the pandemic, where many were…
