That Ain't It Lauryn

Amanda, Counts, and Precious talk about their experiences competing in beauty pageants. With both veterans and novices, we explore the unrecognized depth that pageantry possesses despite its portrayal in the media.

With school, college apps, lost loved ones, and chaotic holiday seasons, we are all trying to navigate the stress and anxiety intruding on our lives. In the midst of it all, Matthew, Aaralyn, and Jahmair share what they do to take care of themselves. We hope that you can try one of the actives mention to decompress during Thanksgiving Break.

Megan has since graduated from high school and is attending Ohio University. She shares what she wishes she knew before starting college. The up, downs, and everything in-between is uncovered for us to remember when it's time for college.

We all know or hear about the walk of shame after getting dress coded. Dua, Kadee Jo, Precious, and Jahmair discuss the implications of both harsh and nonexistent dress codes. We uncover the oppressive and damaging undertones of the dress codes in our respective states. 

The United States has officially left Afganistan after fighting the “War on Terror” for two decades. Dua and I explore what that means for both the US and Afganistan. How the culture and foreign policy within the US enabled chaos when the last troops left. How devastating the abrupt absence effected those in Afganistan and Americans as the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approached. Is there a solution to ensures that nothing like this happens again? 

During Covid, Kate developed an eating disorder that almost killed her. With the help of her family and doctors, she was able to start her recovery. Through her story, Kate reminds us about the importance of our mental and physical health as well as community.