The night before I began middle school I had to have a serious conversation with my mother.  I was a 12-year-old who had very concerning issues my mother...

In August, we lost Robin Williams. He died of self-inflicted injuries. September is Suicide Awareness Month, and I want to use this space to share what...

Everyone has body image issues. Either every year the skin surrounding my body gets worse, or every year I wear my skin I identify new details. The...

For those who remember several months ago I publicly announced, by means of this back page, that I decided to partake in the game of dating apps. So...

I recently decided I was an adult. Oftentimes an anxious adult who resorts to nail biting until scolded by another adult. Have you ever sat in the emergency...

During winter break I decided I had the time to reenter the dating realm. Why not? I didn’t have any pressing homework and I wouldn’t be pushing aside...

A good friend will bail you out of jail, but a best friend will be wearing the identical orange jumper.  I didn’t coin that ideology; it might have...

Coming from the great southern land of Texas, I’m used to hearing jargon geared toward the location. I honestly had no clue “y’all” wasn’t the...

It’s no secret that San Diego has a large military presence.  The second I landed at Lindbergh Field, I was told to look at the Marine Corps boot camp...

The holidays are coming and malls are beginning to decorate with subtle, seasonal displays.  I know “the man” just wants us to start thinking about...

Interference heroes: A group of people who feel the need to toss me their opinions about how they feel I should live my life. These people exist. I’m...

Yesterday I saw a roach while hanging out with my friend. First off, do me a solid and get the idea out of your head that it was in my home. Also, I will...

I am on a quest to find an awesome place to live. Shall I define awesome?  Awesome is a 900 sq. ft. apartment complete with spacious living room, large...