Shaun Jackson says farewell

Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist Anyone who has been around The CT or the SMC as a whole can tell you that I have been here for a minute. Three years ago, my best friend and executive editor at the time Sarah King came to me with a proposal to turn my two-hour advice show that was […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: “Before I Let Go” – Beyonce I want to ask you for advice, but I have a very long story to tell before I can ask… I’m not sure what’s going on here. But I gather that, like myself, you’re the long-winded type, which I don’t mind at […]
An Ode to Self Care

RLWR: A No No (ft. Shawni) [REMIX] – Mariah Carey I recently was given some information that would be the end of a certain coworker. She has a history of sub-par performance and general bitchery, we never got along and we both keep it civil for work’s sake but we both don’t like one another. […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist RLWR: Big Ole Freak – Megan Thee Stallion Let me lay it out for you. Him: 29, business owner, larger-than-life personality, well-traveled and read. Me: 23, recently re-enrolled in school after a bout of depression. I’m nice, I read and try to exercise, but I also have a tendency to overanalyze […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist RLWR: Flowers – iyla I’m three months into owning a cat after deciding to get one for the longest time. I love her to death already, but she sheds everywhere. And after finding cat dander on everything I own, I think I might be allergic. What should I do? Having a […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist RLWR : Cuz I Love You – Lizzo I’m having fun, I’m young and in my 20s and am terrified of wasting them. I am always honest when I tell girls I don’t want to be exclusive, but I usually always feel guilty after. Thoughts? I definitely get where you’re coming […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist RLWR: NASA – Ariana Grande He lied to me. Big lie. Think relationship-altering lie. Honest to God, I am trying my best to make it work, but it’s just not the same anymore. Will it ever be okay? Darling, I have no idea what this man did to you, […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening : 7 Rings — Ariana Grande Why is it that having a stable relationship in my 20s and not partying or hooking up with other people all the time makes me feel like I’m wasting my life? I think it’s great that you’re in a stable healthy relationship. In […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: Awake – Jess Connelly Last week the guy I’ve been seeing said, “I love you.” He’s everything I’ve been looking for and he is pretty much perfect. Why can’t I bring myself to say it back? Why bother telling it to him if you can’t even […]
An Ode to Self Care

Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist Recommended Listening While Reading: Awake – Jess Connelly Last week the guy I’ve been seeing said, “I love you.” He’s everything I’ve been looking for and he is pretty much perfect. Why can’t I bring myself to say it back? Why bother telling it to him if you can’t even say it […]