You’re just a girl
Solimar Santoyo, Design Editor The first words I ever heard were “She’s a girl!” under the hospital’s fluorescent lights as I was cradled into my mother’s arms. “Don’t you mean she’s just a girl, doctor?” my father questioned. “My apologies, you’re just a girl!” the doctor responded embarrassingly as he corrected himself. As I took […]
‘First Wives Club’: A step in the right direction for Black female representation in media
Julianna Brown, Contributing writer Positive representation of African Americans in the media has always been little to none, and more specifically, Black women are highly misrepresented in the media. Oftentimes we are put in boxes such as the sassy best friend trope in which Black female characters are the “side-kick” of the white main character. […]
Fib No. 4
Comic by Dylan Hostetter.
Appreciating the US as a student abroad
Lily Pawliczak, Contributing Writer Before studying abroad, I wrestled with many different emotions. I was going to miss my friends and was worried about making new ones. Going to Europe alone was a huge step outside of my comfort zone. I kept reminding myself that at least it was France — even if I did […]
‘Title Pending’ No. 1
Comic by Emily Belson.