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  • Liberté From Prudeness

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    There are three screens in front of me, filming a woman spanked by a man, from triad perspectives. Other men, hiding behind trees, touching themselves, to see how it feels. My steps roam through the room, am I a fool to come and see something so cruel? I ridicule myself for the role I play, amongst associating objectifiers, yet none of us look away.

  • Love 101: Juggling Hearts and Homework

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    College life is a juggling act, and adding romance to the mix can make it even more challenging. For those of you who haven’t been to the circus before, imagine trying to keep multiple balls in the air while walking a tightrope— that’s what balancing academics, social life, and a relationship can feel like. But fear not! With the right strategies and mindset, it’s possible to excel in your studies while nurturing a fulfilling relationship.

  • Dear Ed: A Letter To My Eating Disorder

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    When you saw me for the first time, I was 12 years old, and I fell because you pushed and pulled, then pulled and pushed. Your desire made me feel seen, worth being counted, so I stepped aside, let you in, and we have lived together since. Though I was wrong about you then: I was nothing but another door for you to force open when one of your doors had slammed close…

  • Flashes of Home

    Isabella Castelo

    My bed is my pride and joy. If you see me anywhere, I’d rather be there, lying in my field of flowers, under the stars—the fairy lights that I’ve had since 2020. It sits in the corner and acts like a throne for a queen who must watch all her subjects at every hour.

  • Halloween Blackout

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    The human brain is the most complex organ in the human body for scientists to understand and, in turn, treat. While there are over 600 neurological diseases, I particularly want to dive into the complexity of epilepsy. My neurologist said I had to accept that every time I went to bed… “You may not wake up…” 

  • Old (Unoriginal) Hollywood

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    At the 2024 VMA’s, two of the biggest up-and-coming pop stars, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae, both wore red carpet looks that referenced past pop stars’ iconic outfits. Carpenter paid tribute to Madonna’s 1991 Academy Awards gown, and McRae referenced Britney Spears’ 2001 VMAs black lace dress. Each of these looks paid homage to women who paved the way for these modern stars, today both sonically and in style…