Julia Merola

Temple students, it’s time to step up and donate blood

25 January 2022 Julia Merola

A student argues that during the blood shortage, their peers must make the effort to donate.

Changing my mindset on New Year’s resolutions

05 January 2022 Julia Merola

A student recounts the pressure they felt while attempting to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions relating to health and grades over the course of 13 years.

The Essayist 2021: A Year of Firsts

07 December 2021 Julia Merola

This year’s edition of The Essayist reflects on college students’ experiences as they transition to post-pandemic life.

Going to therapy isn’t my weakness, it’s my strength

07 December 2021 Julia Merola

A student recounts how their misconceptions about therapy changed after their first session.

Sex education is necessary for all of Temple’s students

09 November 2021 Julia Merola

A student argues that Temple should offer reoccurring sex education addressing consensual relationships.

Immigrants are not responsible for educating Americans about xenophobia

09 November 2021 Julia Merola

A student argues that United States citizens must combat xenophobia through education.

Feeling like I was the only one responsible for climate change

09 November 2021 Julia Merola

A student describes how learning about the climate crisis in a third grade class caused anxiety.

Temple’s students need to know how to use self-defense

26 October 2021 Julia Merola

A student argues that Temple should be informing students about self-defense programs.

Narcan training should be available to students at Temple

26 October 2021 Wendy Garcia and Julia Merola

Students argue that training in administering Narcan should be available for all students.

Temple Student Government, set realistic goals for initiatives

15 October 2021 Julia Merola

A student argues that Temple Student Government should not make promises they can’t keep.