I’ve always had a huge heart. I feel like I care more deeply than the average person. I love harder. I hurt harder. Everything has always felt amplified through my lens. For a long time, I called that my greatest blessing, but it has also been my biggest curse, because I always seem to end […]
Read More JMU Hookup cultureThis post was edited on 3/24/2026 by livelaughlovecows. Growing up as an only child, I always felt as though I was three steps behind everyone else. While my classmates had started “dating” in 5th grade, I still didn’t fully understand the concept of what a boyfriend was. In middle school, when the boys in my […]
Read More Learning to Advocate for My Own Body in CollegeMy senior year of college can be described as one of the best and most stressful times of my life. This is the last “hoorah” before stepping out into the adult world. My goal is to make the most of it, but it feels like there’s no time for fun when one of the most […]
Read More The Post-College Job HustleAccording to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of a year of college in the United States of America is $38,270. The same source provides that the average price of college in 1980 was about $6,041. The difference in these values showcases a 533.504% increase over time. On Monday, January 20th, 2025, President Trump […]
Read More COLLEGE… What is to come?I want everyone to imagine that it is a beautiful day on campus. It is the first nice day since the cold days of winter and you were finally able to dig into your spring clothes. You are currently on the way to class, making your way through the quad, when all of a sudden […]
Read More From Preaching to Harassment: The Unspoken Reality for JMU WomenAs college students, it’s mostly our first time living in a new town alone. It’s important to understand how critical it is to be aware of one’s surroundings and how to trust your gut once you feel uncomfortable about something. The lack of these tips is extremely dangerous. Many of these unfortunate dangers have taken […]
Read More How to Stay Safe on Your College Campus.Since Halloween and Halloween activities are upcoming, now is the time to talk about the pressures of presenting “sexy” during the holiday. Halloween is annually on October 31st, but the celebration and preparation begin before that date for many adults who do participate in dressing up. Halloween is commonly known for children wearing costumes representing […]
Read More pressures of dressing “sexy” for halloweenSome advice I wish I could’ve given to my younger college self. These past few weeks, I have been reflecting on how much has changed in my life and how much I have grown over the past few years. To say I have all my stuff together as a Senior is a lie. I am […]
Read More Advice to my Freshman Year Self.I have never agreed with the idea of sororities. Never, ever. Growing up, seeing movies with sororities in them and big, girl-only friend groups reminded me of the girls that relentlessly bullied me all throughout school and even out of school online. My mindset on sororities was confirmed when I came to JMU and saw […]
Read More I Don’t Like SororitiesAh, birth control. While this is a topic that females can talk about all day, a lot of males tend to avoid this subject. Although this is not the case with all males, it is no secret that a lot of them feel uncomfortable talking about women’s health. That is, unless it is beneficial toward […]
Read More But you’re on birth control, right?