Writer: Gracie Lebersfeld
Personal Essay: College shouldn’t be the best 4 years of your life
His words made me wonder why we believe making memories must stop abruptly after graduation. I began to question why I felt so much dread for the future instead of optimism for a fresh start and the many opportunities to come. Read More »
Personal Essay: Letting go of friendships is hard, but often necessary
There’s no shame in admitting to yourself that the people close to you don’t make you feel as uplifted and supported as they once did. It’s valid to want to explore new circles and invest energy into new friendships. Read More »
Personal Essay: I’ve learned to savor solitary moments of college life
I won’t say doing things alone isn’t jarring the first time, because it definitely is. But give it a try, because you may appreciate the quality time with yourself that you never had before. Read More »
Personal Essay: Don't let your creativity hide in the back of your closet
Standing out is always daunting, but the only thing scarier is ignoring the desire to be yourself and letting your true colors fade into oblivion because you refused to try. Read More »
Opinion: You haven’t changed since freshman year, you’ve learned about yourself
SU didn’t change me; it taught me. It taught me how to embrace the parts of myself I had previously tried to keep hidden. Read More »
Personal Essay: My struggle with overstimulation, avoidance during senior year
This time in our lives as students is such an intense whirlwind of emotion and work, and there’s no shame in taking advantage of the brief blips in the rollercoaster. Genuinely enjoy those moments because downtime drenched in guilt isn't really downtime at all. Read More »
Personal Essay: Don’t conform to others' timelines. It denies contentment.
People tell you it’s time to grow up and prepare for the real world – and while that may be partially true, it’s daunting to convince yourself to part with the things that accompanied your growing up. Read More »
Personal Essay: We don’t acknowledge the struggles of junior year enough
Knowing you're one step closer to finishing your college journey isn't an easy feeling to navigate, especially on your own. Read More »
College winter break isn’t much of an escape
In full transparency, part of the reason I don’t like winter break is because it terrifies me. I’ve never been a fan of change, and going home reminds me of how prominent it’s been throughout my life. Read More »
Opinion: 4B movement empowers but is unrealistic
Even as it dies down, however, the ideology behind the movement shows solidarity between women worldwide, and especially now in the US. Read More »
Opinion: Long-distance relationships can work, if you know what to expect
There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to whether or not you should or shouldn’t pursue a long-distance relationship; it boils down to who you and your partner are, and if you believe your bond is strong enough to last. Read More »
Opinion: It’s never too late to get involved on campus
No matter your age or how far along you are in your college journey, it is never too late to put yourself out there and join a new group on campus. Read More »