Word on the Street
Finding Faith on My Own Terms
How my definition of spirituality has evolved throughout my life.
'Madam President' is Not Just a Dream Anymore
Why I have a feeling the 2020 presidential election is going to be different.
I Went Back to High School, and It Felt Like I Was Still at Penn
Penn Face and unhealthy competition start way before most of us step foot on campus.
Ghosted by Goat Boy
What do you do when a dreamy Tinder date suddenly stops replying?
Coming Out Into the Closet
Sometimes the lack of a label is more freeing.
The Letters I've Started to Send
A sample of letters I've written to my friends, colleagues, and mentors about how Penn impacts us all
Coming to Terms with My Bipolar Disorder is a Struggle, But That Doesn't Mean I've Failed
To heal, we need to stop comparing and start understanding.
Discovering Where I'm From
A long–expired license made me contemplate the idea of “fromness.”
One Year Later: Recovering After Disappearing
Going public with my eating disorder a year ago changed the way I think about my identity.
My Tumor Derailed My Life, But Helped Me Overcome My Anxiety
Taking time off from Penn forced me to let go of my five year plan
Winning Essay: Learning to Feel Beautiful
"I tried to be a “beautiful” girl that cared about how she looked, but I wasn’t ready to see her."
Becoming My Own Prince Charming
"I know I will find someone who loves me because I chose to love myself first."
For J
"I’ve typed up this timeline of my affection, though I do not know its purpose. For reference, I suppose."
Turning Feelings into Friendship
"And I found that you’re way more fun when I’m sharing weird Tinder screenshots and groovy memes with you than you’d be if we were anything more than friends."
We're Not Dating Anymore, But I Still Love Him. Just Differently.
"Sam is the best friend I always wanted and finally have, and I love him."
Microcosm/Macrocosm/Megacosm
It is 8:43 a.m. and we walk to the Wawa in silence.
A Bumble Date That Actually Went Right
"I felt like this may actually be what adult dating was."
Thinking About the Future When You're About to Leave
“What if I turn on the light and you’re not there anymore?”
I No Longer Feel Like I Am a Burden
"He kept me afloat and, more importantly, he kept me alive in a time where I saw not even the smallest value in myself."
