Category: Writing
Policy vs. Morality in Leadership
When it comes to choosing a leader, whether for a school or a country, it’s not just about policy differences—it’s about morality and humanity. Imagine hiring a principal: One might face tough choices about school funding and disaster response, while the other discriminates against students, misuses school resources for personal gain, and separates families. Sound…
In the Face of Silence: Humanity in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
In A Quiet Place: Day One, we are thrust into a world where silence is survival and death is an imminent reality. The film strips away the gray areas of morality, forcing us to confront stark choices: Are we good, or are we evil? Will we act with reason, or succumb to raw emotion? As…
Loud, Strong, Loved: The Significance of PPG winning Love Island
In the world of reality television, where love is often packaged in neat, palatable boxes, the recent win of Serena, Leah, and JaNa on Love Island is nothing short of revolutionary. The trio, known affectionately as PPG, represents a significant shift in how we perceive love, strength, and identity on screen. Their victory is not…
2nd Puberty: Reclaiming Reproductive Health in Your Late 20s
For most women, adolescence is a time of bodily changes and awkward conversations, often accompanied by a basic, and sometimes insufficient, education on reproductive health. We learn about menstruation, are introduced to various forms of birth control, and maybe get a vague idea of how pregnancy happens. But many of us are left with significant…
Beyond Fact-Checking: Balancing Personal Responsibility and Collective Understanding
I’m exhausted by the constant action of correcting and squashing fake news. If I can hear something and think, “Oh, that’s interesting, let me go do a quick search,” why can’t others do the same? Whether it’s Google, Reddit, ChatGPT, Twitter, any kind of news aggregator, or even my coworkers at work, it’s normally pretty…
The True Cost of Social Media: More Than Just Your Time
Social media, while offering connectivity and entertainment, comes with hidden costs impacting mental and physical health, including issues like anxiety, addiction, sleep deprivation, and eye strain. It also raises privacy concerns due to data collection. To mitigate these effects, mindful usage, setting boundaries, curating feeds, and engaging in real-life activities are recommended.
Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: 10 Steps for Adult Bookworms
Rediscovering reading as an adult can be challenging but rewarding. Tips include revisiting beloved series, using library apps, joining Goodreads and book clubs, getting recommendations, listening to audiobooks, setting realistic goals, creating a reading routine, exploring different genres, and making reading enjoyable. These steps help rekindle the love for books.
Star Power for Social Change: Megan Thee Stallion at Kamala Harris’ Georgia Rally
Megan Thee Stallion was a stellar choice to open Kamala Harris’ rally in Georgia. Her presence and voice at the rally are not just symbolic but a testament to the ongoing fight for women’s rights and representation.
Supacell: A Reflection on Systemic Challenges and Personal Struggles
Introduction Netflix’s new show, “Supacell,” delves deep into the lives of its characters, painting a vivid picture of their struggles, choices, and the systemic challenges they face. At its core, it explores the paradox of striving for a better life while being trapped in a cycle of violence and survival. Rehabilitation and Recidivism “Supacell” raises…
Finding My Voice: Embracing the Courage to Write
For a long time, I’ve been afraid to write and release my thoughts, paralyzed by the fear of judgment. The idea of people scrutinizing my words and forming opinions about me has kept me silent. But last night, as I drove and listened to the Hamilton soundtrack, something shifted. The song “Non-Stop” resonated deeply with…