Author: Ava Andrews
Fighting for the Self: Casablanca Meets “Love in the Marketplace”
At its core, “Love in the Marketplace” by Yiyun Li claims that true love cannot exist when essential promises are broken by ...May 5, 2022Safe Haven Baby Boxes Provides Anonymous Surrender Option for Mothers
Pam Stenzel’s ringtone is a fireman’s pager. She wants to make sure she can hear it ring at every hour of the ...May 5, 2022Depop Ushers in a New Age of Fashion and Self-Expression
From age six to nine, my younger sister and I donned our self-inflicted uniform of cotton Tea dresses. They were loud: paisley ...March 3, 2022The Teenage Narrative Lacks Teenage Input
Despite the age-old saying, I do judge my books by their covers. Although sometimes I feel guilty for this habit, I won’t ...October 1, 2021Standing On A Blue Dot
I’m standing on a dark blue dot, the same color as my school’s logo. The inner curved soles of my shoes cup ...September 16, 2020The Beadside: Student Initiative
On Instagram last week, I was scrolling through the Explore page when I came across a dainty, forest-green, bead bracelet. The model ...September 5, 2020Harvey Weinstein: The Mogul’s Impact in Review
We’ve all heard of the #MeToo movement of 2017, the culmination of years of pent-up, neglected, and silenced sexual abuse stories bubbling ...August 29, 2020Teen Mental Health Forum – Student Initiative
Concerns about mental health, especially amongst teenagers, has become an especially pertinent issue during the age of the Coronavirus. Many suggestions have ...July 22, 2020What’s better: Hot or Cold Showers? – Trust us, there’s a difference
I love a good shower. There’s no better way to start or end your day than washing the past 24 hours away. ...June 24, 2020Being an Outsider: What It’s Like Not to Love Harry Potter
The most unpopular opinion that exists. I’m just going to get it off my chest. Maybe someone I will meet in the ...June 22, 2020
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