Category: Opinions
The day started just like any other Wednesday. I woke up to the blaring of my alarm, and then I immediately overwhelmed my senses by putting my phone directly in front of my face to ...
There’s no sugarcoating it: the world is a MESS. Between our current war with Iran, cartel violence in Mexico, Middle Eastern conflicts, the Epstein files, and a myriad of other troubling issues, it’s hard to ...
Content Warning: Hospitals, surgery, and brief mentions of weight The human mind and body have what is known as a bi-directional connection, meaning what happens in one affects the other in some way. For example, ...
“I have hated my mother for most of my life but it is her face I see as I drown…” Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy took hold of my heart from its very first ...
According to the Pew Research Center, 62% of U.S. adults identify as Christians. Whether Evangelical Protestant, Catholic, Lutheran, or any of the other 45,000 estimated denominations, Christianity as a religion has played a significant role ...
First of all, let us try this little exercise. Wherever you are reading this, close your eyes and take a moment to meditate. Focus on the howling of the wind, the rhythm of footsteps around ...
Austin and the Georgetown area are practically bursting at the seams with people from all walks of life. While Austin might have more variety, surrounding communities such as Georgetown play host to many different temples, ...
One of my favorite musicals as of late is Next to Normal. The show follows suburban mother Diana Goodman, her struggle with bipolar disorder and chronic grief, and how that struggle impacts her family. The ...
Founded in 1840, Southwestern University has seen many students, professors, and others pass through its halls during their lifetimes. Considering the history and location of the university, it may not be all too surprising to ...
In the last couple of years, I cannot count the number of times I have been ostracized or othered, even if I can tell the person is acting out of the goodness of their heart ...