Why We Need Gun Control: How I Almost Lost My Dad To Gun Violence
News of the Las Vegas shooting was heartbreaking, but sadly, it wasn’t shocking…because I’ve experienced gun violence in my family as well.
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I Was Adopted Into A White Family
As a kid, I didn’t care that my adopted mom was a different race than me. But as I got older, race became more important.
7 Reactions To The Las Vegas Shooting Besides “Thoughts And Prayers”
For many young people, thoughts and prayers may not seem like enough. So what other options are there for people who want to DO SOMETHING?
The Free Speech Week That Wasn’t
This week UC Berkeley was the center of another controversial event. Here’s what it was like for a student just trying to get through midterms.
Just Reading The News Isn’t Enough
I thought political awareness meant living and breathing what I read in the news. But when my beliefs got twisted with other people’s opinions, I decided to re-evaluate my media consumption.
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In The Mountains Of Kentucky: Life Measured In Quality, Not Quantity
We have statistics challenging us to leave our area and find a better one, but as the saying goes: there’s no place like home.
Rethinking the Rejection Letter
After having my life completely structured for 18 years, it’s up to me now.
7 Celebrities You Might Run Into On Campus
Which celebrities are currently college bound? We’ve got the campus round up.
My Parents Are Too Scared To Let Me Drive
In life, there are a handful of milestones: first words, first steps, first day of school. But when you miss out on a coming-of-age moment, it can feel pretty sucky.