The Essayist Finding peace in my hometown memories 11 February 2021 Shreya Sridhar A student shares how she learned her hometown shaped her into the person she is today.
The Essayist In loving memory of SOPHIE and my father 06 February 2021 Camillia Benjamin A student describes how SOPHIE helped her find new music and grieve the loss of her father.
Opinion Summer brings depression but winter brings relief 29 December 2020 Allison Nikles A student writes about her feelings of depression and anxiety that usually occur in the summer when school is out.
The Essayist The Essayist 2020: Coping through chaos 01 December 2020 Web Editor This year’s edition of The Essayist reflects on the pursuits and pitfalls the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on being a college student.
The Essayist You can be a Catholic and a Democrat 22 October 2020 Allison Nikles A student discusses how her family’s Democratic values were not compromised by their Catholic faith.
Opinion You let COVID-19 dominate her life, Mr. President 20 October 2020 Allison Nikles A student discusses losing her great-grandmother to COVID-19 and the president’s pandemic response.
Opinion Learning to focus on myself post-breakup 10 October 2020 Meredith Haas A student discusses leaving her relationship and entering the dating world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Essayist I left the church, but the church will never leave me 05 October 2020 Christina Mitchell A student discusses how her parents’ religious views and Catholic school education influenced her identity growing up.
The Essayist Fighting body dysmorphia through my food blog 28 September 2020 Christina Mitchell A student discusses how she used Instagram as a recovery tool to overcome an eating disorder.
The Essayist One last letter: Remembering Justice Ginsburg 28 September 2020 Madison Seitchik A student reflects on the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she honors her legacy.