I urge you, if you are an eligible voter in the United States of America, please do not take that privilege for granted. This election year has been hell to say the least. The campaigns have been questionable and not much debate took place during the three opportunities each candidate had. Even so, the focus … Read moreEligible Voters of the U.S., Don’t Forget!
Fall is the time for “cuddle buddies”, finding new relationships and lovers (hence the term “cuffing season”), however dating has become more complicated and impersonal in recent years. If you have been following my articles, you will know that I have previously written about how technology affects our intimate relationships in my piece titled “Love, … Read more“Cuffing Season” and Why the Dating Game Sucks in 2016
With most college-aged students having already returned to their academia, it is just about time to evaluate the needs of these individuals. Being away from home, studying for hours on end, and being self-reliant and responsible are several new factors college students of all ages face in the fall. Even though the first official day … Read moreBack at It Again: Support College Students Need Most
You see more people with cell phones in their hands than you see people holding one another’s hand. You encounter countless posts consisting of photos of couples, captions filled with professed love, and comment sections engulfed in exclamations of how cute the two individuals are together. It can be hard to accept what is showcased … Read moreLove, Lust, and Electronics: Technology vs. Romance
Written by Aliyah Hurt Mental health is taken seriously by many people, however there are a lot of individuals out there who believe that certain disorders do not exist or that the symptoms of disorders are not as serious as others make them out to be. People say that depression is just sadness, anxiety is … Read moreSeeking Help: Stigma Behind Mental Health
#BlackLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter #BlueLivesMatter Due to recent events in the United States, these three hashtags have been circulating social media. Some longer than others, however all are prevalent in this discussion. Let’s get one thing straight. Everyone who is born unto this earth has the right to live. Life, no matter which body, race, gender, ethnicity, … Read moreHashtags, Movements, Justice, and Social Commentary
Growing up, my outlook on education was positive. Learning was enriching and fulfilling, and all I ever wanted to do was grasp more concepts. As I got older, my outlook became clouded. To this day I still question my views. In an English writing course I am currently taking, we had the opportunity to write … Read moreQuestioning Education
Gun violence is out of control in the United States. I am angry. I am lost. I am hurt. Many Americans out there feel the same way I do. There are also many American individuals who decide to funnel their emotions into problematic fears and scapegoating. Here is where the negativity arises. It is terrifying … Read moreWhere Terrorists Run Free, and Individuals Must Be Brave
Written by Aliyah Hurt Follow Aliyah @ThatOneHurt Summer tends to bring about its own set of expectations. Get tan, have the right body, hang out with people every chance you get; the list goes on. For some of the people out there, this time of year means a much needed break from school has finally arrived. … Read moreA Non-Bummer Summer
Written by Aliyah Hurt Follow Aliyah @ThatOneHurt “I could’ve, would’ve, should’ve” are three things you don’t want to catch yourself saying during your summer fun. Here are some quick tips that can help you to remain one step ahead of the game this summer: Hydrate – Summer is the season of soda, lemonade, iced tea, and … Read moreSummer Pro-Tips
written by Aliyah Hurt One place you don’t want to feel uncomfortable in is the bathroom. Although that sentence could have several different meanings, I’ll be speaking on why it’s important for there to be acceptance of gender neutral restrooms. The purpose of gender neutral spaces are to provide individuals who do not necessarily fit … Read moreThere’s a Reason They’re Called “Public Restrooms”
Written by Aliyah Hurt Even though you are currently accessing this content through an internet connection on some sort of electronic media device, I urge you to take a moment and think back on when this sort of thing wasn’t possible. At one point in time, written material such as articles, news stories, books, etc. … Read morePrint: The Importance of Written Material that is Not Presented Electronically