Appreciate and Celebrate, My Thanksgiving Wish To You
Thanksgiving is a day dedicated to acknowledging the bounty, the abundance in our daily lives. Living in a space of gratitude is of course the ideal, but often forgotten in our day to day routines. Al...Continue reading
Activism Isn’t Just for the Younger Generation
Maybe you have no clue who Greta Thunberg is. But it’s possible you’ve heard some talk about her. About how she sails in a boat across continents in order to stay environmentally friendly. Or p...Continue reading
Holiday Cupcakes with M&M’s and Buttercream Frosting
We know sugar plums and peppermint bark get a lot of hype this time of year. But if you're looking for something even sweeter and more fun to decorate than gingerbread, you've come to the right plac...Continue reading
Women’s Body Trends Represent The Need for Body Positivity
From the low-waisted jeans with flat-abs trend of the early 2000s to today's obsession with big butts and tiny waists, women's bodies have been subject to the realm of "trendiness." The idea that soci...Continue reading
Badass Babes: Maiah Wynne on Using Music to Promote Awareness of Violence Against Native Women
When we first interviewed Maiah Wynne last year, she had just wrapped up competing in Sound Off! and was preparing to go on tour with Portland Cello Project. Since then, a lot of exciting things have ...Continue reading
How To Do Holiday Shopping On A Budget
The holidays are upon us! The changing of the leaves, twinkling lights, and shining tinsel add magic to the air. But the impending doom that is holiday shopping may dampen that magic. That's where ...Continue reading
If You’ve Never Been to an Open Mic Night, You’re Missing Out
My interest in open mic nights originated in high school. I’ve always loved the arts – music, dance, writing, even slam poetry. More than that, I loved creating my own work, but I never knew wh...Continue reading
Making Time For Yourself (When You Don’t Have Any)
It's a fact of life that we all get really busy sometimes and forget about making time for our own well-being. Maybe it's midterms or finals season and you're spending all day in the library studying....Continue reading
The Best Body Positivity TED Talks
Sometimes on those bad body image days, your go-to tools can't pick you up out of the insecurity rut. The internet hosts tons of amazing resources to get you on your feet again. Try out these body ...Continue reading
Goodbye Instagram Likes. Hello Peace of Mind
In a move to make social media a little less toxic, Instagram will roll out a test to US users that hide the total number of Instagram likes on a post to the public. The social platform has already...Continue reading
