Unfamiliarity can be piquing

In the Netflix original series Sex Education, teenagers navigate the murky and perplexing nature of sexual encounters – and often stumble and panic along the way. But one of them, Otis, has a wealth of knowledge on the subject that people often don’t at his age because his mother is a sex therapist. His classmate […]

The dissatisfaction of tiptoeing

I sought out therapy during my final semester of college because I regularly experienced anxiety-induced vomiting and insomnia. And I grappled with suicidal ideation. And therapists have candy dishes. So that, too. I also hoped that therapy would make me a more likable person. This is counterintuitive, considering therapy focuses on self betterment. It’s not […]

As it turns out, life is hard

I’m skeptical of the notion that the conclusion of one year and the commencement of another holds significance. Time is just time; and anything can occur in any year. However, it is difficult for me to deny that 2018 as a whole was arduous, with graduating from college serving as a catalyst. I was thrusted […]

I don’t smoke cigarettes

Content warning: this contains mention of self harm. Growing up, I avoided cigarettes because I feared the possibility of an addiction swallowing me whole. Even now, I avoid nicotine. *** In spite of my efforts to not become an addict, I became one anyways. I spent about eight years of my life succumbing to what […]

Routine is complacency: thoughts on nearer my god

Declaring Foxing as my favorite band felt less like a decision and more like a realization. Eventually, I could no longer deny the role Foxing played in my life as a band that creates music for me to fall back on; to carry me; to help me feel less alone. The indie rock band released […]

Why do I want to pursue photography?

Throughout my time as a Fresno State journalism student, I learned that the discipline relies heavily on both writing and photography. As a staff writer for The Collegian (Fresno State’s student newspaper), I live tweeted the events I covered with videos and photos. Once, I was sent to report on a clap back workshop – […]

My diss track to cold brew coffee (and some other things)

I don’t closely follow hip hop happenings, but I’ve heard that someone named Pusha T released a diss track. And honestly? I’m a little inspired. So, here are some diss tracks that absolutely no one asked for. Ketchup: a diss track You’re the worst condiment When I taste you, I lament I’d rather eat my […]

In inaugural episode of “The Break,” Michelle Wolf puts us at ease

Comedian Michelle Wolf’s Netflix original talk show, “The Break,” premiered May 27. Wolf recently garnered controversy for her scorching, ruthless comedy at the 2018 White House Correspondent’s Dinner – namely for framing White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders as a liar: “She burns facts, and then she uses that ash to create a perfect […]

Sometimes, I Have to Turn My Brain Off

Yesterday, I took an exam and one of the questions asked to identify all five letters of an acronym we learned in class. I didn’t know all five. I remembered the first four letters, but not the last one. After the exam, a small part of me wanted to find the acronym in my notes. But […]

I Was Born in 1996 and I Can’t Do Anything About It

I recently read the book I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids by Jen Kirkman. It is a great book. Kirkman is 42 years old. She wrote in the book that Nirvana marked her teen years. She said that she’d often drive and hope the radio would play […]