Summer can be quite a wonderful time — that is, if you have things to do. I have heard from several friends that, apparently, summer …
Odi Et Amo
“Do you have any food?” “Huh? Oh. Not really.” “You have an apple.” “It’s one of those Fiji apples. Nothing special.” “Hey.” “What.” “Lime juice.” …
Girl Sexts Dad
There are certain rules to texting. Don’t threaten, don’t bully, and don’t send naked selfies to your father. This week, twenty-three-year-old Nyjah Cousar went from …
Jada’s Rape Went Viral, and She’s Fighting Back
Unfortunately, we live in a culture where victims of sexual assault are silenced, shamed, and more recently, openly mocked on social media. This has recently …
Marilyn and Ella: 20th Century Women
Ella Fitzgerald, the renowned jazz singer, had her fair share of battles to fight. While she was beloved by her community (and is widely considered one of the …
Letter to an Inspirational Grandfather
Dear Daddy’s Daddy, This feels a bit weird, but stick with me. I want to thank you for the life that I live. I’ve heard …
Emma Watson Becomes Newest UN Goodwill Ambassador
Best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, Emma Watson — recent Brown University graduate — has been announced as the …
Lana Del Rey: Born to Die
In a recent article in The Guardian, singer Lana Del Rey was quoted saying that she wished she was already dead. This statement came after listing …
To All You Americans Out There, Happy Fourth!
In honor of The Most Important Holiday America Has to Offer (and because I’m a massive history nerd), here for your viewing pleasure is a video …