By Charlene Gonzales, Rosie Lopolito, Kleigh Balugo, Lianelys Cabrera, Jennifer Prewitt, Ash Fuentes, Jana Marquez, and Tracy Fuentes The contents of one’s bag can reveal a lot about someone: what they’re currently reading, how they keep their hair so neat, and most importantly, what they consider absolutely essential for them to carry at all times.…… Continue reading What’s In Our Bags?
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An Ode To Gossip Girl
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Jana Marquez The second the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, I know it’s time for my annual Gossip Girl rewatch. A tradition just as special to me as the holidays they celebrate in the show, Gossip Girl has become customary. It’s my comfort show – especially…… Continue reading An Ode To Gossip Girl
letters from a past self
Photo by Jana Marquez By Jana Marquez This is a collection of love letters from past versions of me at different places in my life, hoping that the version of me who reads them back one day would be a better one. I write to myself hoping to get to know the person behind the…… Continue reading letters from a past self
to love without attachment
Photo by Jana Marquez By Jana Marquez “Every time I feel good, I think it’ll last forever.” In the pilot episode of the ever-popular HBO drama euphoria, Zendaya’s character Rue utters these words, highlighting her battle with addiction. She goes on to chase this feeling, escaping with it through any means. even though it won’t…… Continue reading to love without attachment
The Lust Playlist
Desire fuels passion. Lust is the passionate yearning for something or someone. Admittedly, we often lust over the wrong things. No matter what you’re lusting over, here are songs handpicked by us about that all too familiar feeling. Listen to the playlist here Jacquelyn Rodriguez “From Eden” by Hozier If there’s any artist that writes…… Continue reading The Lust Playlist
A Tale of Two Area Codes
Photo by Jana Marquez By Jana Marquez I’ve had the same phone number since 7th grade. Even though I’ve been calling Las Vegas home for the past 4 years, I have yet to make the switch from 312 to 702. Even though my zip code has changed, my Chicago area code remains, grounding me throughout…… Continue reading A Tale of Two Area Codes
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