I can’t afford to regret my abortion
Natalie McEwan, Contributing Writer As I sat in the Planned Parenthood waiting room in February, I tried to distract myself from my growing anxiety by watching celebrity renovations on HGTV. A light rain shower kept any protesters away from the empty parking lot, but my hands still trembled as I filled out paperwork. HGTV was […]
The big chop: Cutting people off after the election
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor The day after the election I was full of sadness, anger and confusion. The results were not what I wanted. I woke up in a country where over half of America voted to elect someone willing to completely disregard my rights and those of the people I love. In times of […]
Where’s madam president?
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer With the results of the most recent election, it seems as if fear, anger, intolerance and the encouragement of division have become of vital importance to American society. As the United States reflects on a political landscape traditionally divided by issues of identity and representation, one trend remains unsettlingly consistent: Female […]
The lost art of the hobby
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor Lately, I have been feeling really disconnected from myself. I initially thought it was strange because I love spending time alone, but when I did a mental inventory of what I was actually doing with that free time, it clicked. I realized the majority of time I am not […]
Practicality vs emotion: VCU’s lack of grad prep
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer As I approach graduation in December, I am finding it hard to put my emotions into words. Happy? Sad? Excited? Nervous? It is a mix of all of these feelings, but none of them seem to fully capture what I am truly experiencing. Graduation is supposed to be a […]
Clocking out: Daylight saving time’s impact on students
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer As we prepare to change our clocks for daylight saving time, I feel both frustrated and concerned. Gaining an extra hour of sleep when we turn back the clocks sounds nice, but the reality is that this change can disrupt our lives — especially those of students. While the […]
Adulting 101: Seven bucks
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Balancing college life with real-world financial responsibilities? Now that’s a grind, and it is one I know all too well. Right now, I am a full-time student taking 15 credits, interning at a news station and working the night shift at a part-time job to make ends meet. Each of […]
You are Latina enough
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer “You’re not Latina enough” is what brown faces in the United States tell other brown faces. If you don’t know the Spanish language, you are not Latina enough. If you don’t have caterpillar eyebrows or luscious long, dark hair, you are not Latina enough. If you don’t dance salsa, speak with […]
The price of perfection: The body image crisis
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer Imagine losing 100 pounds in just four months. While some may see this as a miraculous change, it highlights a troubling trend in our society. With new drugs making weight loss seem effortless, we need to confront an important reality: These quick fixes are changing how we see ourselves and our […]
Grappling with group projects
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor We have officially reached midterm season. That means long hours at the library, extra-large coffees and dreaded group projects. I have dreaded these assignments since I was in high school and college has made me hate them even more. For starters, you rarely get to pick who you work with. This […]