Women fear loss of birth control
Over the winter break, I visited my gynecologist to talk birth control. We had a nice chat, joked about the snow and discussed treatment options …
Can we be friends again?
A Clinton supporter and a Trump supporter walk into a bar. One gets called a criminal, the other gets called a racist. There is no …
The intimacy of theater beats football
It was approaching 6 p.m. My makeup bag was in the passenger seat and a warmup playlist blasted through the speakers as I pulled into …
Is Facebook lame yet?
“Nobody likes that anymore” is a phrase well-known by those who, like me, tend to discover the latest hit song, internet sensation or national trend …
Oh, what’s a Berner to do?
Once upon a time I was a woman obsessed with Bernie Sanders. I had a Bernie Sanders poster in my window, and I had stickers …
Church alienates younger members
Growing up Catholic is a unique thing. I still have flashbacks of overwhelming guilt, and the urge to repent often comes upon me during the …
Recent U.S. events show that black lives are valued less
I don’t remember the precise moment when I understood what racism was and that I was on the wrong end of it. It’s just always …
Freshman year thus far
One of the most difficult tasks facing 17- and 18-year-olds every year is the adjustment between high school and college. As one of the bright-eyed …