Tag: personal essay

Black History Month

Dear Black community: Where’s the joy?

Nothing says “Happy Black History Month” like spending Valentine’s Day at a Middle Passage Exhibit. ...

By Jadyn Giles

February 21, 2025

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Walking with a limp is not always a call for help

I often stroll from the liberal arts building to the Walter pyramid during the night, ...

By Jason Green

December 7, 2024

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The love song that taught me how to mourn

As we grow our taste in music changes, but some songs change with us.

By Kobe Lopez

May 14, 2024

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Commencement 2024: Representing three classes of graduates

This year's commencement means more than just a ceremony.

By Georgie Smith

May 11, 2024

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From the Beach to the Brits

From the culture to the history, people, food and sports, my time in the United ...

By Theodore Taylor Iii

April 23, 2024

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Why can’t I be more like you?

Being in college led me to compare myself to other students and at times, I ...

By Montserrat Ruiz

April 15, 2024

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How “Blue Neighbourhood” taught me to live my truth and love myself

Some albums show up exactly when you need them to. For me, "Blue Neighbourhood" by ...

By Matthew Gregory

March 29, 2024

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Beneath the ink of tattoos and their meanings

Have you ever thought of getting tattoos? Learn about the successes, mistakes, regrets and ...

By Manuela Pastor

March 26, 2024

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In rhythm and hoops: How basketball and music became my anchors

Discover how the rhythm of a basketball and the beats of music became more than ...

By Maher Basharahil

February 20, 2024

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Music: The soundtrack to our everyday lives

Music is an art that can take us back in time, invoking our emotions and ...

By Salyssa Duran

November 9, 2023