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Despite any differences, I am still Latina

04 December 2018 Stephanie Aguirre

A student discusses how colorism affects how people perceive her Latina identity.

Leaving relaxers, finding beauty in the ‘Big Chop’

30 October 2018 Alexis Peele

The student shares her journey with the natural hair movement.

Society can’t pin down my pajón

30 October 2018 Rhiannon Rivas

A student reflects on how she learned to care for and accept her natural Dominican hair.

Finding strength, pride in my learning disabilities

16 October 2018 Emily Madara

A student reflects on overcoming the lifelong challenges of her learning disabilities.

Is my diabetes a disease, disability or disruption?

16 October 2018 Mykel Greene

A student didn’t consider diabetes a disability until applying for DRS accommodations.

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Proving people wrong, learning to love dyslexia

16 October 2018 Cam Ferry

A student writes about the hard work it took to overcome some of the challenges of dyslexia.

Coming out again and again

09 October 2018 Kate Newdeck

A sophomore reflects on the beginning of her journey coming out and where she is today.

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‘Broken, beaten, but Undefeated.’

02 October 2018 Anaya Carter-Duckett

A student reflects on their experience with depression and anxiety, while looking forward to a change in mental health.

OMG I’m so OCD

02 October 2018 Justin Oakes

A student with OCD explores the difference between what people think OCD and what it actually is.

My heart hasn’t healed

28 September 2018 Allie Kay

A junior communications major recounts the time her trust was betrayed by a partner.

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