Featured How painting a mural revived my artistic side 11 March 2023 Sage Spohn A student describes how getting back in touch with art felt like reclaiming a missing piece of her identity.
Featured The Essayist 2022: Individualism 06 December 2022 Sarah Frasca and Molly Fiske This year’s edition of The Essayist showcases the traits, experiences, outlooks and influences that make students who they are.
Opinion One Direction fan spaces taught me journalism skills 24 March 2022 Haajrah Gilani A student describes how misinformation in online fan spaces as a young teenager taught her about research and reporting.
Opinion 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.
The Essayist Missing my pre-pandemic job 07 April 2021 Camillia Benjamin A student describes how this year has been especially difficult after losing her job during the pandemic.
The Essayist A tribute to my Baba 31 March 2021 Christina Mitchell At the end of Women’s History Month, a student shares how she looks up to her grandmother.
Columns Trigger warnings create a safe space for students 10 March 2021 Julia Merola A student argues professors and students should preface presenting graphic material with trigger warnings.
The Essayist My stuffed animals are my emotional support 05 March 2021 Christina Mitchell A student shares how a gift from her boyfriend is not just a souvenir, but a priceless possession that she values above anything else.
The Essayist I want snow days back 19 February 2021 Allison Nikles A student shares how she misses snow days from her childhood.
The Essayist I’m celebrating my friends and myself on Galentine’s Day 13 February 2021 Camillia Benjamin A student shares how she celebrates Galentine’s Day instead of Valentine’s Day because she dislikes romantic attention.