On April 16th, while America was cooing over the latest famous person to carry a life inside of her (Chelsea Clinton), over 200 girls in …
The Incredible Lightness of Being
I awoke in the middle of the night, unable to sleep because I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. In truth, I’d been feeling …
Kissing Ethan Canin
“Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” – Euripides Of all the loves I have had in my life, none …
Happy Easter!
Today, whether you’re celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, stuffing your face with chocolate Easter bunnies, or spending the holiday chilling with family and friends, we …
This.Is.Not.Okay.
While surfing Huffington Post today, I came across this report and was stunned, because is said that: “Heather Hlavka, a sociologist at Marquette University, analyzed interviews …
Rape Poem to End All Rape Poems
The following slam poetry performance is by four young women: Justice Hehir, Lindsey Michelle Williams, Kate Thomas, and Lillie Hannon of the Rutger’s University Slam …
Badass Ladies Spotlight: Angela Zhang
After graduating from Monta Vista High School, Angela Zhang began researching a nanoparticle system that is able to target tumors, eradicate cancer cells, and monitor treatment …
No Foolin’
It’s April Fools’ Day, Germies, so get your prank on! If you are wondering about the origins of this lighthearted holiday, you are not alone. …
Anne Frank: A Young Woman Worth Celebrating
I don’t think there will ever be another person in history quite like Anne Frank. The mere idea of writing about her is humbling because …