In certain socioeconomic circles in the United States, academics have a culture of toxic excellence. Growing up across the bay from San Francisco, I know that the parent rat race to fit kids into the most...
Being 16 comes with two newfound responsibilities: driving and deciding whether or not to become an organ donor. After passing your driver’s test, you might recall hearing the hard-hitting question:...
At the beginning of nursing school, I struggled physically and emotionally. I was fresh out of highschool and on my own for the first time, choosing a nursing major without knowing what to expect. I didn’t...
Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager
• February 21, 2025
Since President Donald Trump took office last month, the United States has withdrawn from multiple international organizations and commitments. Pursuing an isolationist, nationalist agenda, the U.S. is...
As the sun sets on the Mediterranean Sea, Gaza finally sleeps in silence. Mothers and fathers hold what’s left of their babies, listening to whispers of “Alhamdulillah” ring in the distance. The...
President Donald Trump’s administration has enacted many changes recently, one of which points to the potential dismantling of the Department of Education. Yet this does not come as a shock, seeing as...
Many claim that the United States healthcare system is unsuccessful at protecting its people. People struggle because of high payments, insufficient treatments, stagnant progression and the difficulty...
Afshan Ara, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2025
The feeling I got after completing my winter clothing haul may have been the highlight of my winter break. After a grueling semester of classes, volunteering and shadowing, a shopping spree that culminated...
The mission of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is to serve as a representative voice in university affairs, advocating for the student body by addressing relevant topics, engaging students and...
I’m sure that many girls who grew up as “tomboys” can relate to the intense urge to escape any aspect of femininity in youth. This could be anything from saying you hated the color pink and One Direction...
