Why I Started Talking Back to Catcallers
Almost every day, on my way to school, I get harassed on the street. It’s like part of my routine: get off the bus, grab a chai, get catcalled, repeat.
Shawn Wen
People Are Angry The Austin Bomber Isn’t Being Called A Terrorist
What do you call a confessed serial-bomber who sent exploding packages to black and brown families? If you’re Austin Police Chief Bryan Manley, “a very troubled young man.”
Why I Didn’t Go To The Women’s March
It’s been a year since the Women’s March. And although it was a historic event, with protests springing up all over the country and half a million people descending on Washington D.C., I have mixed feelings about it.
A Teen Conservative Rejects The Far Right
White supremacist Richard Spencer is speaking at the University of Florida today. It’s an unsettling pattern.
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.
“You Have To Live Your Life”: Traveling Despite Terrorism
Police are treating the Barcelona attack as an act of terrorism. This sort of violence has plagued Europe for the last few years, including the city from which my family hails, Paris.
Legacy of Resistance: Le Pen Stirs Memories of WWII Persecution of French Jews
I come from a family of French Jews. Now, as the French presidential election is nearing, my family is closely following the news.
Want the Perfect “Promposal”? Fake A Romance
During “promposal season”–which dominates springtime on campus–the student body crowds into the main quad, pushing forward to get the best view of the latest romantic spectacle.
Asthma as a Disability: A Family’s Struggle With Chronic Illness
About one in 12 Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For black youth, that rate doubles to one in six. Diamond Eugene is more than just a statistic. This is her story.