The 1619 Project, episode two titled Race is about a black woman who’s a mother of one girl and two boys but there were supposed to be three. The third son passed away before he was even born due to her race, not being treated the same during her pregnancy by her white doctors. The […]

Traveling alone as a woman can be scary yet exciting, especially the first time. However, packing smart can conquer all your pre-departure fears. Packing strategically as a solo female traveler is the most important step in traveling. As an avid solo female traveler, I’m here to help you pack for your next solo trip abroad! […]

At just 17 years old, my aunt made a life-changing decision and moved to China. She was inspired by learning Chinese at her all girl’s private school and a desire to broaden her worldview, leaving for the unknown. Her journey helped define her understanding of culture, gender, and identity, leaving a lasting impression on both […]

Before moving across the country for college, my mother and father told me, “You better get out of this town.” To most people, this might come off as threatening or rude. That was everything I wanted to do for the whole duration of my senior year. My parents have consistently preached that being independent taught […]

At JMU, students are considered lucky to have such long breaks.  We got 5 days off for fall break back in October, we get a week for Thanksgiving break, and roughly a month for Winter break between the Fall and Spring semester.  The key word there is “considered.”  Are these breaks really a break?  This […]