Social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation. Though the terms themselves are not necessarily novel, these few words have quickly become a part of everyday conversation. … More Five Things You Can Do to Contribute to COVID-19 Relief »
I have what people call an active imagination. I’m always thinking of the what were’s, what if’s, and what could’ve beens. It’s a helpful … More The Issue of Idealism and the Importance of Maintaining a Grounded Reality »
It was a dark and stormy night the evening I accidentally attended a hardcore concert. A severe weather warning was out for the city … More On the Time I Accidentally Attended a Hardcore Concert »
I never intended on falling in love with a dying music genre. I guess most people don’t, do they? Yet somehow among all the … More In Defense of a Dying Music Genre »
“So many women live in poverty, not because they lack abilities, but because they lack opportunity.” This powerful statement can be attributed to the … More Trades of Hope: Empowering Women out of Slavery »
The issue of privacy is certainly something that instills a sense of fear in us—especially the older generation. Since so much of the internet … More How Private Is Your Privacy? »
Digital manipulation has the power to shape imagination. From extreme photo retouching to computer-generated images, editing software has enhanced our ability to enhance ourselves. … More The Morality of Manipulation »
Graduation, full-time jobs, and long-distance relationships. All of these events are pretty inevitable parts of my near future. You’d think I’d have to be … More In the Presence of Graduation, Career, and an Uncertain Future »
It is easy to get discouraged —to feel like nothing you are currently doing is really contributing to the world at large. Such feelings … More Feeling Anonymous? You Are Not Alone. »
What does it mean to be like Christ—to embody the very characteristics that sent an all-loving Savior to the cross? Sadly, Jesus is not as visible … More Three Christ Figures in Everyday Fiction »
