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Posts published in “Opinion”

Inconsistency and blisters

There’s something addictive about poking a blister. My hands have been perpetually plagued with them this past semester from sporadic crew practices and bass playing sessions, and as a result, much of my time spent thinking–including coming up with this article–has been accompanied by the absent-minded habit of tracing them over with my finger. 

Writer’s block and finding inspiration

My creativity comes in waves. I will have a week where I am constantly creating, and then next week, it feels like I have to scrape the sides of my brain with a spatula in order to get anything out.

Turkey, spice & everything nice

Hello, fellow foodies! Food is more than just a form of sustenance; it’s an experience, essential to why I’m so passionate about it.

A study in genre in Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut, is one of the most interesting and unique novels to come out in the 20th century.

The connection between autism and epilepsy and how we can learn from it

Autism and epilepsy, two distinct neurological conditions, often intersect in profound and perplexing ways. While researchers continue to unravel the complexities of their relationship, one thing is clear: individuals with autism are significantly more likely to experience seizures than the general population.

Art informed: enhancing the Thanksgiving spirit

Holidays such as Thanksgiving possess unparalleled societal significance because they transcend personal relevance, creating shared traditions that can be celebrated by anyone.

Thanksgiving break is too short

In high school, I envied college students. While I had a measly one, maybe one-and-a-half, week winter break, they got to enjoy one glorious month of relaxation.

The calm after the storm

This weekend, all I did was rot in my dorm, and honestly, it was something I needed. The past few weeks have been the funniest yet most hectic weeks of my life.

Current events on shuffle

“Freedom Freedom I can’t move. Freedom, cut me loose. Singin’, freedom Freedom Where are you? ‘Cause I need freedom, too. I break chains all by myself.

The connectivity of autism and other types of neurodivergence

Autism is a complex interplay of symptoms that extend far beyond the diagnostic labels commonly associated with mental health conditions. From mood dysregulation and attentional challenges to trauma and anxiety, individuals with autism often present multifaceted symptom profiles that resist simple categorization.