If I could delete one word from my vocabulary, it would be “stress.” I like to think of it as the dirty “s” word. The word alone causes my head…
There are several moments in history that I would love to witness first-hand. People love the idea of being part of history and doing something worthwhile that could “make history.”…
“Panem et circenses.” It is a Latin phrase made popular by the Roman poet Juvenal around 100 A.D., in volume X of a work simply titled “Satires.” Translated, it reads,…
From a young age, girls start dreaming of their Prince Charming: their “knight in shining armor.” They have their weddings planned out by age 14. Parents encourage this behavior, even…
Growing up can be hard and oftentimes quite confusing. Do you remember trying to choose what college to attend? What major to commit to? I used to hate when people…
Harriet Tubman is perhaps the most recognizable face of the abolitionist movement. In addition to her work in the Underground Railroad, she served in the Civil War as a scout,…
Ihave never actually sent or received a text. That fact may come as a surprise, especially to those of you who have already sent more than three since you started…
Last weekend, my Living World Religions class took a trip to Chicago — yeah, the one that everyone talks about — to visit several houses of worship for other religions.…
We all feel stirrings deep within us on a daily basis. I’m not talking about physical stirrings like gas or hunger gurgles, but deeper, soul-shaking desires. Sometimes we feel a…
His tie-dye T-shirt said, “Love and light in action.” It was the first thing I noticed about him, but it definitely was not the last or even the most interesting…