When I’m offline, it can be very difficult to know what’s going on outside of my immediate experience, which comes with some very real downsides.

The unforeseen perks of giving up social media

By Alex Pawlica | May 18, 2023

By embracing careful intentionality with my social media use, I’ve come to believe that some moments are best shared only in the memories of those who have lived them.

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Heart-to-Heart: Volume XV

By Jenna Onetto | May 1, 2023

Much to my surprise, I found myself comfortable with working nights after just a few shifts.

Life as a nocturnal nursing student

By Zoya Zahid | April 23, 2023

Students at the University are notoriously ambitious and busy — they fill up their schedules with schoolwork, clubs, societies, volunteering, internships and more.

Work hard, play hard and rest harder

By Alex Pawlica | April 14, 2023

Life is eventful, and especially so for the average college student. However, the chaos of my schedule creates more of an incentive for me to carve out alone time with my journal.

The Grounding Role that Journaling Plays in my Life

By Ella Powell | April 10, 2023

Fishing can be extremely chaotic when the fish are biting — multiple lines violently rip out of their holding clips, and their corresponding rods bend over while the line rips off of them.

The art of learning how to figure it out

By Mario Rosales | April 9, 2023

Reflecting on what graduation means to me after picking up my cap and gown

By Yasmin Teixeira | March 24, 2023

After spring break, I know the end of the semester will feel like it’s rapidly approaching. I want to savor every moment I have left at the University, while still trying to balance my school and work life.

Life

Finding solace in solitude

By Niharika Singhvi | March 16, 2023

When doing things alone, you get to operate on your own time and really process what’s going on around you and within you.

When considering even just the University student population as a whole, there are not many first-generation students — in the Class of 2026 alone, only 15 percent of students are first-generation.

Life

The intricacies of navigating college as a first-generation student

By Zoya Zahid | January 29, 2023

I am so glad I get to be a part of this first-generation community and celebrate it every day and I am especially grateful to the community for aiding me to finally have the confidence to truly step into myself.

Life

Maturing through social media

By Ella Powell | November 7, 2022

I believe social media should be an outlet where individuals can freely express themselves, and for me I feel like I've arrived at a comfortable position to do so.

Life

The daunting reality of life after college

By Niharika Singhvi | November 3, 2022

As someone who hates being tied down by routine, it’s an intimidating concept to have to commit 40 or more hours weekly to a job.

While I love and treasure my own company, I have also been finding myself wanting to be around people more.

Life

An introvert and extrovert all in one

By Zoya Zahid | October 29, 2022

At the end of the day, the concept of being an introvert or extrovert is simply just a label.

Glasses are often seen as bookish and I will admit that I happen to love that — that is part of the reason why I love my glasses as much as I do.

Life

A love letter to my glasses

By Zoya Zahid | October 25, 2022

I think it is really unique to be able to express yourself through a physical accessory and have it just become a part of your identity.

Life

A word on Wordle

By Niharika Singhvi | October 15, 2022

In a way, the game humanized everyone a bit more. At the end of the day, we’re all more similar than we may think.

To me, it doesn’t matter if something doesn’t have an inherent purpose. Stuffed animals are made to sit, look cute and be loved.

Life

Embracing our youth

By Ella Powell | October 13, 2022

With all of the responsibility that comes along with life, it’s important to remember our desires that stem from youth and innocence.

Life

Oblivion and other joys of life to celebrate on your 21st birthday

By Cecy Juárez | October 11, 2022

I’m doomed to endure an entire life even though one day there won’t be anyone who remembers knowing me at all.

I am trying to be intentional about when and how much caffeine I exactly consume.

Life

My big fat caffeine addiction

By Zoya Zahid | October 7, 2022

I am by no means a health expert, I am simply someone who has realized they are far too dependent on caffeine on a daily basis and wants to remedy that.

Life

The fourth-year blues

By Yasmin Teixeira | September 30, 2022

Like many, I’ve always understood periods of my life as chapters. This chapter is ending, but I have no idea what the next chapter is or who’s in it.

All of the little items I’ve collected bear a unique story of their own, reminding me of all the places I’ve come from.

Life

What defines home?

By Ella Powell | September 20, 2022

My idea of home will only keep evolving as I grow, but it’s important for me to relish in the space I inhabit now.

I find these four lessons to be the most pertinent to myself now and what I hope my remaining time at the University looks like.

Life

Living fourth year by these four lessons

By Zoya Zahid | September 8, 2022

Here are the four biggest takeaways I will be using to make my fourth — and final — year my best one yet.

Columns

The unforeseen perks of giving up social media

Heart-to-Heart: Volume XV

Life as a nocturnal nursing student

Work hard, play hard and rest harder

The Grounding Role that Journaling Plays in my Life

The art of learning how to figure it out

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Reflecting on what graduation means to me after picking up my cap and gown

Finding solace in solitude

The intricacies of navigating college as a first-generation student

Maturing through social media

The daunting reality of life after college

An introvert and extrovert all in one

A love letter to my glasses

A word on Wordle

Embracing our youth

Oblivion and other joys of life to celebrate on your 21st birthday

My big fat caffeine addiction

The fourth-year blues

What defines home?

Living fourth year by these four lessons

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