As a neurodivergent, the bustle of one of the largest universities in the country can be overwhelming. The chatter, footsteps and doors opening and closing as students enter and exit all blend into a...

As I go through life, it becomes more apparent to me how many men think they’re entitled to not only exerting power over female agency but also commenting on women’s looks and appearances.  Microaggressions from...

Julienne Stroeve has spent much of her career studying one of the planet’s most rapidly changing regions — the Arctic. As a Canada 150 Research Excellence Chairholder at the U of M, she leads...

When pop star Sabrina Carpenter announced that HeadCount, a non-profit organization focused on democratic engagement, would again be present at her Short n’ Sweet tour dates across the U.S. this fall, I was disappointed...

I think every year Halloween transforms the streets into a stage for cultural commentary. Costumes are more than just dress-up — they act as mirrors that reflect what society values, fears and mocks. This year,...

Why is it so difficult for me to start things? Am I a failure? I have always grappled with these questions, and they haunt me to this day. I hate starting things, and I...

My house is littered with trinkets and knick-knacks that seem to seep out from every corner and crevice. One may call my home cluttered, but I choose to think of it more as a...