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Max Klavon –           The right to protest has played a crucial role in the history of American civil rights movements, with mass demonstrations (both peaceful and violent) impacting everything from women’s rights to racial equality. In recent weeks, the murder of George Floyd has served as a spark to ignite another round of protestsContinue reading “Civil Movement in the Age of COVID-19”

Abbie Whitehurst – July 14th, 11:17 AM Me and my family have been quarantining in apartments in downtown Brussels since July 2nd. We’re on day 13 today, which means in two days we get to go outside! And immediately go to the army garrison to get our IDs added to the scan-in system and toContinue reading “On a Plane to Nowhere, Part II”

Abbie Whitehurst – June 29th, 9:33 PM Today was the last day we lived in my house in San Diego. Clouds hung around all day as my family packed our bags and friends stopped by for socially-distanced goodbyes on our front porch. My mom is sorting through last minute paperwork, dad is packing the carContinue reading “On a Plane to Nowhere, Part I”

Anonymous Author – February 12th of this year was, without a doubt, the worst day of my life. Of course, as I got ready that morning, made my coffee, and walked to class, I had no idea that my life was about to change dramatically. Halfway through my psych lecture I received a one-word textContinue reading “Finding Hope”

Faith during the pandemic has been difficult. Since I was young, my father told me not to trust televangelists, but that’s what all the pastors have been for the past nine weeks. Next Sunday, my home Church in Tennessee will do a partial reopening. Before returning to the physical building, I want to reflect onContinue reading “Social Distancing and Faith Communities”

Abril Hunter – Activism. A buzzword for Gen Z. However, a word that has been recently at the forefront of my mind. From the Hacktivist group Anonymous, exposing Jeffrey Epstein’s little black book, to your best friend posting a #BlackLivesMatter, anti-racist Instagram story, activism is moving online. Whether I’m scrolling through social media or watchingContinue reading “Activism: Global Pandemic Edition”

Jordan Tweedie – Throughout my entire life, I’ve struggled with severe anxiety and depression. Most of the people around me are well-aware of this because of how often I’ve spoken out about mental illnesses and advocated for others to seek help. I’ve also been vocal about my (fortunately positive) experiences with counseling and medication, alongContinue reading “Quarantine vs. Me: How I Dealt with Lockdown Depression and Anxiety”