I’ve always been told that I am lucky to have incredible parents, and it’s something I’ve always believed, too. I have two moms, two dads, a not-so-little …
Unrest in Ferguson over Murder of Unarmed Teen
Protests and riots have broken out in the St. Louis area in reaction to the murder of Mike Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old who was shot …
All the Love in the World
I’ve been reading a lot of posts on Robin Williams, and a primary theme that keeps getting repeated seems to be, “If he only knew …
Farewell, Captain
“Why can’t we treat death with a certain amount of humanity and dignity, and decency, and God forbid – maybe even humor?” – Robin Williams, …
Exploring Your Heritage and Culture
In today’s technology-driven era, we live in a world where we can easily stay in touch with our family members through things like texts, status …
RIP Robin Williams
Junior year of high school for me was filled with honors and AP classes, the pressure of college looming, and the ever-present need to get …
Memoirs of a Little Revolutionary
Before I start, let me tell you something. I’ve never considered myself a patriotic person. Yes, I love my country, but I admit that I …
Exploring My German Heritage Through Literature
I’ve rediscovered recently that what we inherit is not always from a relative. I have particularly benefited from the inherited wisdom of one of my …
Dorm Room Prep
Alright, Germies. It’s August, which means it’s almost time to start back at school! I’m sure many of you are anxiously awaiting your first days …