Our Voices

The gray area first-generation students face

Piper talks about gray area that might not classify her as a first-generation student, however, she still identifies as one. Learn why.

Toxic positivity

Raihan defines toxic positivity and explores exactly why it's toxic.

Keeping my sanity intact during lockdowns

Raihan, from Malaysia, talks about the COVID-19 response in her country as well as what she did to keep herself occupied during lockdowns.

Is There Too Much Pressure on Girls to Have 'Perfect' Bodies?

Sherrie talks about how looking perfect should mean looking the way you're the happiest.

How important is the freedom of the press?

Nazish, from Pakistan, talks about the importance of the freedom of the press with regard to America's press and how she perceives it.

Himalayan climate struggles cause suffering

Hifza talks about Himalayan glaciers melting and the immense trouble this causes for villagers and farmers living near the glaciers.

Is smoking still a problem among teenagers?

Dounia talks about the motives behind teenage smoking and why it is so dangerous.

Heart, soul, and spirit

Sherrie motivates us to ignore the haters and pour our hearts, souls, and spirits into our dreams.

One thousand and one nights

Nadine gives us a fascinating recap of the characters and stories in the classic collection of tales, One Thousand and One Nights.

Social injustice combated by reform

Hifza talks about Progressives encouraging settlement housing and advocating against child labor, consequently reforming the era's unjust...

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