|| may, 2022 Religious traditions serve as one of the most important and present features of all religions. As one of the universal aspects put into practice across faiths, religious traditions serve as a tool to reaffirm an individual’s beliefs and connection with their religion. This tradition encompasses beliefs, how…

|| april, 2021 While the presidential election of 2020 served as a turning point in American history, it also became an opportunity for reflection and growth. At first glance, the overwhelming presence of misinformation, polarization, and threats to our constitutional democracy seems as though the takeaway from this election cycle…

|| december, 2020 The all-too-familiar weight of student loan debt has plagued American society for decades, leaving millions to endure the financial burden of higher education. Effects of student debt are felt long after college itself — from being unable to maintain financial independence to impeding one’s eligibility for federal…

|| march, 2018 Where are the roots of my optimism? Or a better question, why am I optimistic at all? I’m constantly stressed out, always on the verge of a breakdown, and — Okay, maybe that’s a little overdramatic, but to some extent, it’s true. At 14, I was expected…