Good motherHow do I define a “good mother”? When asked this question at the beginning of the semester, I mentioned words like loving, supporting and...
RoxanneI feel so lucky to have gotten to see Roxanne Gay speak in person, and to have been able to speak with her privately and take photos. My...
Male EntitlementThe other day, in my cute blue linen halter dress with a plunging neckline, I went into Walgreens to buy some Vitamin Water. I parked in...
Pick MeAs a woman gamer, I am instantly looked at as someone who is “cooler” than most women. Men think that I am easier to relate. Within the...
Music and ControlMusic has been a part of my life forever. My grandpa was in a barbershop quartet in North Carolina, and he taught my dad how to sing as...
All Roads Lead to MotherhoodFor as long as I can remember, I have wanted to adopt a child. I just don’t see the appeal of being pregnant and giving birth, such a...
Black WomanhoodI grew up in South Carolina, a state in which confederate flags were still displayed proudly on front porches and government buildings...
Represented.In my American Government class last semester, my professor asked the class why we think that women do not enter politics more often....
A Slut In The FamilyI have seen the footage of Randall Margraves lunging at Larry Nassar four times today. The father of three daughters that were assaulted...
What it really means to be "mental" pt. IIDespite advancements in mental healthcare and education, ableism is still rampant in American society. From childhood, children refer to...