A Letter to Virgil

Dear Virgil Abloh, I wish this was a letter I could actually send you. Maybe it would end up somewhere between sketches, playlists, and the endless ideas you always seemed to have. But since it can’t, this is just my way of saying thank you. Not just for the clothes, and not even just for the moment you became the menswear artistic director at Louis Vuitton. What I’m really thankful for is the way you helped people see culture differently. You showed the world that the things so many of us...

The Mind of an Angry, Black Woman: Rest in Peace Assata Shakur

Black women matter. Black women in history have always been seen as “other,” or the  other. She can’t be both a woman and Black. With that, she is placed at the bottom of the oppressed. As a woman, she’s expected to learn her home before her mind, find her husband before her heart, and have children—completely hindering her childhood to give new life what she couldn’t have. She does it all with what she has and what she works her ass for. All in silence. Determination. And audacity. Never did...

Truth Over Perversion: Following Christ v. Christian Nationalism

Christianity sits as America’s predominant religion. As much as I’d love to believe it to be purely out of discipleship, the truth is quite the opposite.

Atheism: The Lack of a Belief

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines atheism as “a lack of belief or a strong disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods”. And it is just that the lack of a belief, or in simpler terms, the lack of a religion.

God, Guns, and Country

A few months ago I was driving home and saw a house with a sign that said God, Guns, & Country. Kind of like “live, laugh, love.”



My first thought was, at least they put God first! My second thought was, what does God have to do with guns?

When the saints come marching in: the Intersection of Culture and Religion

I grew up and began to realize that just because Scripture says, “God is love,” does not mean that every believer holds that verse in their heart.

One of Us, For All of Us: Zohran Mamdani’s New York Revolution

New York City voters have chosen Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor, concluding a closely watched race that centered on affordable living, public safety, and city reform.  At 34-years-old, Mamdani will become the youngest mayor in over a century and the city’s first Muslim mayor, succeeding Eric Adams. His campaign emphasized policies aimed at improving public transit, expanding access to social services, and addressing the high cost of living. The race drew attention not only for its...

How to Not Be the Non-Confrontational FriendHow to Not Be the Non-Confrontational Friend

In the horrific adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie , the 1976 film dives into the life of shy, non-confrontational, and nonviolent (at the time) Carrie White. Carrie is portrayed as a teen with little experience in social settings, which makes her vulnerable to being picked on and bullied in different ways.  “No, it’s not that I don’t like to speak up for myself, I’m just super non-confrontational.” That’s not a statement you should live by, babe. What do you mean you’re just “super...

Gen Z’s Guide to Using AI Without Cheating

It’s 11:30 p.m. You’re about to call it a night when panic sets in — you forgot about an assignment due in 30 minutes. You grab your phone, open your class portal, and see the worst: it’s for English. Four pages, MLA format, works cited. You haven’t done a single minute of research. A late submission means an automatic zero. Then you remember your friends talking about artificial intelligence. Desperate, you open ChatGPT and type: “Write me a research paper on any topic of your choosing, make...

5 Things I Wish I Did Differently As An Undergrad

Though the photo on my LinkedIn page is a selfie from my freshman year of college in my first dorm room, I am now a rising senior. As I approach my final two semesters of my undergraduate studies, I look back on my experience and I wish I had done several things differently. All of my experiences have taught me something about myself, but if I had the opportunity to re-do my undergraduate years then I definitely would. But, since time travel is impossible, I’d like to share some of the things...

Why Music Means So Much to Us.

The word “ Superstar ” as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary is “a star (as in sports or the movies) who is considered extremely talented, has great public appeal, and can usually command a high salary”. I associate traits like talented, undefeated, and unique with Superstars . Who in the music industry do you consider a Superstar ? Think Beyonce and Micheal Jackson. I admire the growth of artists like these because of the inspiration they've given to the world. Music is a powerful...

Devotion through Fashion

There’s an evident tug of love and hate from both ends of the spectrum of belief. What lies within the grey area, however, is fashion. 

CommUNITY

Many people struggle to connect to religion because of the judgment that is intertwined in many religious structures.

Working the Roots, Healing the Past

Despite their depth and complexity, hoodoo and voodoo/vodou are often misunderstood.

From Communion to Questions: My Shift Away from Catholicism

In mass, it was often said that God was beside you at all times. Instead of comfort, I felt a certain pressure to be good, or almost perfect, at all times, in fear that I was always being watched.

God’s, Man, and A Secret Third Thing: How Dennis the play twists classical framework into a charged, imaginative, fever dream.

How Dennis the play twists classical framework into a charged, imaginative, fever dream.

Mayor Mamdani Knows Your Name.

In a political landscape where it seems the head demon in charge has unchecked power to tear everything apart, Zohran Mamdani stands as a bright beacon of what a leader can be.  I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Mr. Mamdani - on a first date of all things -  and somehow ran into each other twice in the same night. The second time, after only a two-minute conversation earlier, he remembered my name and  the magazine I worked for. That moment has stayed with me because it revealed...

HALLO-WEEKEND SAFETY: 8 TIPS TO STAY SAFE ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT

If you’re like me and Halloween is one of your favorite holidays, then you know how easy it is to get caught up in the whirlwind of finding a costume, planning the perfect Halloween night, and deciding which of the many events to attend. It’s easy to forget to think about safety! But never fear, I’m giving you 8 safety tips to keep in mind: Travel in groups : Don't go out alone especially late at night. To stay safe, have a travel buddy to stick with so that no one is alone. When you're...

What’s Fizzin’?

Who doesn't love to gossip? The college app “FIZZ” is all about starting conversations and spreading information, but how long do we have until this app fizzes out?  Founded in 2020 by Teddy Solomon and Ashton Cofer, Fizz is a social media network that is only accessible to college students. Students create anonymous posts and upvote fellow posts. Currently, the app is used in around 100 colleges and aims to reach 250 by 2024. Founded by investors, the app has gained $41 million in capital....

Student Saves: My favorite student discounts!

Being in college can be expensive, but buying the things you want and need doesn’t have to be! Here are some of my favorite student discounts that help me save money every semester: 1. Student Beans Student Beans is an app and website that offers exclusive discount codes for students. Just sign up with your student email to unlock deals from popular brands across fashion, tech, food, and more. 2. UNiDAYS Similar to Student Beans, UNiDAYS provides student discounts for brands like Nike,...