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EMPOWERMENT, LIFE
A PSA: Combating Ignorance in a Divisive World
I find that being an intersectional feminist in the real world is exceptionally difficult because you can’t correct every racial slur and…
LIVANYA GRAMONEY
CULTURE
The STEM vs. Humanities Discourse in South-Asian Cultures
The stigma around Humanities majors in South-Asian cultures has reached a new level of intolerance.  Over the past decade, more and more…
HIMAYA HAREED
EMPOWERMENT, LIFE
Learn To Fly
A letter to the present you: I write this letter as a reminder that no matter how bad things get, they will…
RIDA KHAN
LESSONS LEARNED, LIFE
Five Minute Sanctuaries
In my day job, I meet all kinds of patients. People with lives in between the medicines they use, with smiles and…
MADEEHAH REZA
LESSONS LEARNED, LIFE
With Time
Featured Photography: Saaleha Shamsi . . . Hmmm. I’ve said that a lot lately. Could you say I’m in a bad place?…
12345LOL
LESSONS LEARNED, LIFE
I Forgot To Be A Teenager
When I was young, I would run around my backyard playing out imaginary scenarios. I remember my mind feeling a lot “lighter.”…
LIVANYA GRAMONEY
LOVE & LOSS, LIFE
Last Day (Cherry Blossom/Sakura)
I wonder if you still want to meet. Even if winter stays, Looking at you warms me Like no matter how we…
ASELA KEMPER
LESSONS LEARNED, LIFE
Get Vulnerable With Your Comfort Zone
Wait — I can’t do that. I’m not comfortable doing this, what do you think this is, The Voice?! I know I’m not…
12345LOL
LESSONS LEARNED, LIFE
You Never Know Who Is Watching So Make Sure You Inspire!
Before you freak out over the title, hear me out — in my young adulthood I’ve said and done many close-minded things.…
12345LOL
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
How to love ourselves
Have you ever seen a glass while it is breaking? Have you noticed how the initial impact Causes the whole glass to…
RIDA KHAN
CULTURE SHARE, IDENTITY
Religion Shaming For Hindu People: Post Apartheid
At this time of the year for Hindu South Africans, an unprecedented amount of religious controversy floats around in the news and…
LIVANYA GRAMONEY
POETRY & PROSE, THE ARTS
Is this meant for me?
Ever since I was a child I was told about how my marriage will be How the halls of a big room…
ANEESHA SARAN

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