transracial adoption family

Two Cultures, One Family: Transracial Adoptions Bring Worthwhile Challenges

Kiaja Thomas 144 0

On July 9th, 2012, my life changed forever. My family welcomed my beautiful baby brother through an open, transracial adoption. While my experience differs from that of my parents and his birth mother, I believe my fears are the same. […]

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Women’s empowerment in Pakistan: Four Lessons to Learn

Lia Conger 124 0

“I understood then what it meant to be a woman in the harshest circumstances in the world and to have your very existence be a source of shame.” Named one of Time Magazine’s 30 under 30 world changers and Forbes 30 […]

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Mental/ emotional illnesses preventing German jobs

LAlbin 84 0

I have Crohn’s Disease. I’m also in college, which means stress and anxiety are not unfamiliar to me with the workload I get on a daily basis. Often, I go to counseling sessions to help my mental health so it […]

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Five Ways to Improve the Environment Every Day

sswanson 107 0

According to BBC News, 2014 was the warmest year on record, further proving that our climate is changing. And according to NASA, 97 percent of scientists believe that humans are contributing to the warming of the planet. Which means that […]

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Why we should care about the Military and Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)

LAlbin 105 0

My father took his life after battling post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and not receiving the care he needed. He suffered from this mental health condition because he experienced or saw terrifying events during war. PTSD is a real thing […]

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The Body and Visual Obsession

Courtney Noonan 181 0

“If the whole world were blind, how many people would you impress?” -Boonaa Mohammed   I had a crazy week, and I nailed it. I finished all of my mid-term papers, made the most sales at work, and still managed […]

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Eco-Friendly: Latest in the Beauty Box Trend

Christina Thibault 92 0

Box subscriptions are growing trend. These type of subscriptions are monthly delivery services that send their members a package of samples each month. There are box subscriptions for fitness products, dog treats and even wine. There seems to be a […]

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The Truth about Videogames and Violence

Marissa Isgreen 130 0

The United States has endured another school shooting, this time in Washington State. It didn’t take long before the who, what, when, and where were solidified. Now the media will ask why. Inevitably, video games will become an explanation. Call […]

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