Mara Bender
Mara is a swimmer and writer by nature. This year, you'll find her reading, writing, swimming and studying in Montreal, Quebec. She drinks unhealthy amounts of caffeine and is the annoying friend who always starts political discussions.
To My Sister Who’s Struggling With Depression, You’re A Warrior
Mental health issues are hard. You and I have both seen it firsthand. We’ve seen out mother, our sister and our grandparents all struggle...
Why It Took Moving Out Of The City To Appreciate The Subway
I love public transit. I know that is not always a popular opinion, but I mean every word of it. I love that I...
6 Badass Feminist Authors You Need To Know About
In the new era of fourth wave intersectional feminism, we've seen the rise of a new generation of feminist culture creators, authors, poets and...
4 Easy Ways You Can Be More Eco-Friendly This Year
We’ve had some crazy weather this year; one of the most powerful hurricane seasons on record, massive effects from sea level rise in Miami,...
7 Awesome Podcasts To Kick Off The School Year
I love podcasts. I listen to them regularly, while cooking, commuting to school, cleaning my apartment, and even when I’m working out. They’re not...
Why Americans Need To Worry More About Gun Control
On June 14, 2017, five people were shot wounded by a lone gunman in Alexandria, Virginia during a practice for the Republican congress baseball...
5 Of The Most Groundbreaking Rap Albums You Need To Listen To
2016 was a huge year for rap; we saw To Pimp A Butterfly win the Grammy, Chance become Kanye’s successor and the arrival of...
What You Need To Know About Political Correctness
Political Correctness (PC) is hard to define. Especially with the rising resistance towards the PC, everyone seems to have a different definition. Trump won...
What You Need to Know About Trump’s Energy Plan
There has been much speculation on how Trump will approach environmental policy. He has stated that climate change is a ‘hoax’, and denied the...
Why You Need To Stop Complaining About The Election And Take Action
It’s election season, and the debates are really starting to heat up between our two candidates. Even though Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are...
