
You Can’t Tell Me This Is American
As I watch a group of rioters scale hanging scaffolding on the side of the Capitol building from my perch on the kitchen counter, I am...

Get Fired Up, Then Vote
There is plenty to be fired up about this year, this month, and this week. It’s time we band together or do something about it before it...

Developing a Growth Mindset
Perhaps one of the most valuable things I’ve learned in college is “the power of yet.” It has allowed me to adjust my mindset and see...

Organizational Tips for College Students
It is once again back to school season, even if this year is unique. The start of school means it is once again time to get into a...

The Importance of Empathy
In a year of high tensions and intense emotions, it seems impossible to find common ground with all of the hate we see today. We need...

Colleges v.s. Coronavirus
Colleges have been in the news quite a bit lately. With campuses reopening for the Fall semester during COVID, it is currently a popular...

2020: The Year of Flexibility
It seems like it is impossible to find a routine this year. Once I find comfort in living for the present, it feels like I’m constantly...

When Positivity Turns Toxic
Given the chance to live in a totally positive world, would you take it? I think most of us would. However, when it comes to the reality...

Treat People With Kindness
In a year that has been tough on most of us - causing stress, uncertainty, and loss in mass amounts - I would argue that compassion is of...

Managing Stress in 2020
There is plenty to be stressed about in 2020. From a global pandemic to an important Presidential election, it makes sense why anyone...

5 Pieces of Advice for Incoming College Freshmen
Many are class of 2020 high school graduates, and others applied to colleges thinking 2020 would be their year to finally work towards a...

Re-Opening Schools: Is “Normal” Safe?
This week, the Trump Administration urged schools to reopen and return to normal, threatening to take away funding if this does not...

Zakelo Living and July Traditions
For the past few years, my family has traded town gatherings and 4th of July carnivals for a few days in Maine to watch fireworks on the...

Unpacking The Statue Conversation
The United States has been in a long-held debate about various monuments and statues for years. It’s been on my mind recently, after...

All Hype, Little Gratitude: Winston's Birthday
Today, my cat turns two. Last night we attempted to celebrate his birthday before leaving for the weekend, and I realized why cats...

Prioritizing Funding: The Math Doesn't Add Up
The government has different priorities than its people, and it is hurting some of the most important professions in our country. It is...

We Need to be Better Allies
Disclaimer: The goal of this post is not to whitesplain racism and why it’s a problem. We live in a digital age where the information is...

Caeden Strong: A Reason to Celebrate
Tuesday, May 26th, 2020, marked an important milestone in my family. It was the day my cousin, Caeden, beat cancer. Yesterday, we...

70 Days Is Not Enough And “Normal” Isn’t Either
If this pandemic has highlighted one thing in the United States, it is the need for social justice and change. Today marks 70 days since...



















