On Being Female in a Male Dominated Concentration
Have you ever looked around in your largest concentration-required lecture class and realized that you’re the only girl within three rows? Half of the people...
(Not Really) Confronting Your Roommate
Roommates are a hallmark of college living, as are the conflicts that naturally come with sharing 200 square feet with another human. But what do...
Everything For Dummies
Before there was Siri, there were the “For Dummies” books. And they have clearly been wildly successful, because why else would there be so many...
I Stalk Because I Care
I was careless, I know. I’m sorry. I’m usually so good at this, but I can’t help it if every once in a while something...
Beyond BYOB
“Where do you want to go out for dinner?” “Can we do BYOB?” BYOB has been hot and trendy for as long as the...
30 Things That New York City Did to Me
I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Yes – within the city limits. I’m no suburban poseur. I’m not scared of urbanity. I’m a...
Extra! Extra! Facebook About it!
Have you ever logged onto Facebook and noticed the trending topics on the side? Have you wondered where these random headlines even came from? Have...
Staying Forever Young
It’s common knowledge that growing up is kind of the worst. It’s a world full of responsibility, stress, caffeine headaches, and “business casual” attire. Plus,...
On Turning Nineteen
My nineteenth birthday was about a month ago. I was incredibly lucky to have spent it at home with friends and family, but I couldn’t...
Fixing Feng Shui, re: Andrews Commons
Every time I visit the hallowed halls of Andrews Commons, I question all the stylistic choices that went into its interior decorating. It’s an assault...