Alexis Drakatos
Lex collects movie ticket stubs and maps. She considers home Los Angeles, Eugene, OR, and currently Portland, OR. Some of her favorite things include pine trees, New York City, psychology, and creating monthly playlists on Spotify. Rory Gilmore is her spirit animal.
A Modern And Consensual Twist To ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’
When December (or the day after Halloween) rolls around, the Christmas music comes on. We all love it. We can't help but sing along....
What Happens When Two Millennials Fall In Love
I want people in the grocery store to look at us, shake their heads when they overhear us asking what condensed milk is.
I want...
Why You’ll Always Want To Feel Like You’re 22
I have recently become obsessed with the number 22. This number seems to be following me everywhere. I check my phone and it is...
Take A Moment And Appreciate How Hillary Clinton Made History Last Night
Yesterday was a huge deal. But I feel like the high levels of negativity surrounding this election diluted the fact that for the first...
Victim vs Survivor: Why The Words You Choose To Use Matter
Trigger Warning: contains details of the effects of sexual assault
During my final year of undergrad, a brave female student came forward and divulged that...
I Completely Stopped Wearing Foundation And Here’s What Happened
My skin has not always been kind to me.
I suffered from acne throughout high school, college, and even post-grad life. When does hormonal...
Why Having A Soft Voice Doesn’t Have To Stop You From Being Heard
Dear fellow humans with naturally soft voices,
I would like to start off with a story.
I was standing on my metal chair. My fingers dug...
8 Things You Need To Do Before Traveling Solo
Two years ago, I would not even go to a movie by myself. So it still surprises me that last November, I spent some...
The Bread Aisle: Why You Need To Stop Searching For A Relationship
It seems that being single has become like the waiting room in a doctor’s office. We sit uncomfortably, waiting for our name to be...
How Getting Rejected From Grad School Helped Me Figure Out My Life
At age three, people began asking you “What do you want to be when you grow up?” You probably responded by saying a veterinarian,...
