Opinions

How to heal a broken heart

Heartbreak is a universal experience. But processing it is one of the hardest challenges to overcome — and as I face this experience, I want to reflect on what it feels like....


Opinions

The real world can get dark, children's shows should too

When I was a little kid, my daily after-school agenda consisted of only one item — plopping down on my living room floor and watching whatever happened to be playing on Disney...


Opinions

Boundaries shouldn't be barriers to caring

Growing up, I watched my dad wake up at ungodly hours of the morning before work to drive people to the airport. Usually, they didn’t even ask. It was a given —...


Opinions

Did you just say you're finished?: It's time to dismantle the orgasm gap

When we get to college, we quickly realize that our initial notions of sex and relationships are far different from what they once were. We transition into an uncharted area with new...


Opinions

Oscillating presidential party control will weaken the integrity of the law

It is difficult to explain the difference between the state and the government of a country. Governments are, by their own design, temporary and replaceable aspects of political life — administrations come...


Opinions

Reject the rise of anti-intellectualism — go to museums

This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at the American Museum of Natural History, where I engaged directly with visitors through dioramas and specimens to spark curiosity and conversation....


Opinions

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a mirror we don’t want to look into

Art is made to be critiqued. It is a crucial part of our culture, especially with media as popular as “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” But with its recent “ending,” one thing...


Opinions

Social media makes finding political common ground impossible

Social media algorithms are exceptionally good at learning what we like to see and then bombarding our feed with similar content. While this can be helpful when adopting a new hobby or...


Opinions

Beware the oncoming “Years of Lead”

During the 1960s to the 1980s, Italy faced widespread violence from far-left and far-right domestic terrorist groups in an age known as the “Years of Lead.” The United States must brace itself...


Columns

Infrastructure investments must be prioritized in diplomacy

In a column from two years ago, I emphasized the importance of global trade. Since then, it has become increasingly apparent how important building infrastructure that supports trade across borders is for...