It’s uncanny how many people assume I’m a fan of the Big Bang Theory when they learn how much of a fangirl I am. Even more interesting is their surprise when I tell them the exact opposite is actually true. A show focusing on characters sharing my interests and level of discomfort in new social situations would seem to be right up my alley. But, … Continue reading Exposing “nerdy misogyny” in television
They are ranked fourth in the nation. They participated in the Final Four tournament in Marietta, Georgia. They traveled to Ohio and Georgia on the road to the National tournament. They are the best Division 3 women’s team in Minnesota. They have two players that were selected for the Final Four All-Tournament team. The majority of their players did not play the sport before college. … Continue reading The unappreciated Women’s Rugby team
Opening yourself up to other people can be the scariest thing to do. This choice can also be the best decision you’ve ever made. I would not consider myself an “extrovert” or extremely outgoing. I don’t go out of my way to meet new people as often as I maybe should. But what I do pride myself on is really focusing on building relationships with … Continue reading It’s the little things in life
Why is Russia bad news? No seriously, if you’ve been watching Russia recently you’ll notice that it is all over our news. What you won’t notice is us all over their news. That’s because they are too busy blocking United Nations Human Rights Council meetings. On Monday, Russia blocked a meeting of the United Nations Security Council meant to discuss the status of human rights … Continue reading Why Russia is “bad news” believe me
The moment senior year of high school rolls around, the only question that appears to be on the lips of every adult is, “Where are you going to college?” It was jarring for me personally when first approached with this question, sometime during my junior year of high school. At the time, college had only recently become a subject to start seriously considering and people … Continue reading Normalize Gap Years
I may be jumping the gun a bit here, but the moment Minnesota weather reaches above 30 degrees, I can’t help but want to spend as much of my day outside as possible. Those who aren’t native to this frigid state may raise their eyebrows with skepticism, but after knowing what cold really feels like, there is something so refreshing about walking to class with … Continue reading Enjoy the outdoors!
“Things can only go up from here, right?” When something goes wrong in our society—or even when things are going right—this question is often our response. As millennials, we grew up in an age composed of extreme technological advancement and an ever-changing globalized world. How could someone say society isn’t getting better when an iPhone X has ten times more power than a bulky PC … Continue reading Is society headed uphill?
Today there are many controversies, but one of the hottest topics today is about arming teachers with guns. The second amendment states, “a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” This means that everyone has a right to a gun. I am personally pro-firearm. I think … Continue reading Teachers should be armed
If I met my First-year college self now, I wouldn’t recognize her. Who I was three years ago is not who I am now. I credit this to my study abroad semester in Uppsala, Sweden. Studying abroad has been my most formative experience to date. It taught me how to be more independent, self-sufficient, more confident, and an extrovert. You’ll often hear people say that … Continue reading Why studying abroad changed my life
Finishing that assignment on time, organizing your locker, finding the perfect crayon for your artwork and making new friends. These are things that students in our schools should be worrying about. Not about the safety of their peers, teachers or themselves. Everyone has a right to an education. With that right, we all deserve to feel safe inside our schools. This is the one place … Continue reading Guns don’t belong in classrooms
