This piece looks at how social media shapes the choices of students heading to college. It explores how misleading posts and viral content can negatively impact their personal, academic, and civic decisions, why some teens are more at risk than others, and how young people can better learn to navigate the online world with greater clarity.

This article takes a closer look at how art helps people heal, whether that's through music, painting, writing, or stepping onstage. It's about how art can speak when words fail, and how sometimes, the most powerful kind of healing comes from simply creating something that matters.

This article discusses the pressure to constantly achieve, and how hustle culture convinces people that slowing down means falling behind. It talks about the glorification of overworking, the added expectations faced by children of immigrants, and the way passion can fade when success becomes an obligation. Through research and reflection, this article challenges the idea that nonstop productivity is the only path forward and highlights the importance of balance, fulfillment, and redefining success on one’s own terms.

The piece explores the persistent lack of diversity in theater, emphasizing how most productions remain dominated by white, able-bodied performers and creative teams. It discusses groundbreaking works like Hamilton, How to Dance in Ohio, and more as examples of inclusive theater that amplify marginalized voices. Despite these successes, however, the article shares the systemic barriers faced by the industry including financial constraints, limited access to training, and resistance to change. My article argues that true inclusivity requires structural reforms, audience advocacy, and a commitment to representing the full spectrum of human experience, highlighting the fact that a more diverse stage enriches both the art and its broader impact on society.

This article discusses the urgent need for accessible and inclusive mental health care. It addresses the barriers faced by underserved communities, the impact of stigma, and the importance of culturally competent support.