People-pleasing is ruining your life
I am a chronic people-pleaser. For as long as I can remember I have been relentlessly trying to make people around me like me or…
Quinn Mayhew
OCD isn’t just quirky
There are a lot of misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is commonly shortened to OCD. Just because you like to clean does not necessarily mean…
Why are workplace bullies still around?
Have you ever worked a job made miserable by the so-called office “mean girl?” Being harassed or given the silent treatment at work by one…
Are we doing Christmas right?
Every Christmas for me is always spent trying to find the perfect gift for friends and family. The anxiety mounting daily to find a gift…
Public displays of irritation
Public display of affection, or PDA, immediately makes me think, “get a room.” Why flaunt an intimate moment in a public space and make everybody…
I am your equal
I am sorry. To all the women and girls who woke up to see Donald Trump had won the 2024 U.S. election. America has once again…
A tight budget is not the end of the world
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and had your debit or credit card declined when it was your turn to pay? Your face turns red…
Girlhood is a universal experience
Girlhood is a universal experience unique and personal to each young woman or girl who identifies with the meaning behind womanhood. If you have ever…
Parking services creating financial strain
If you have ever tried to find parking at the U of M, you know how difficult and frustrating it is to acquire a parking…
The hidden cost of thrifting
Thrifting has always been a cheap, sustainable option for me. I can get nice-looking clothing for half price as compared to full price online or at…