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A Flight to Life: A Personal Essay

A Flight to Life: A Personal Essay

Mojib Ahmadi, Staff Writer April 6, 2026

In 2023, two years had passed since the regime change in Afghanistan. The situation was getting worse for everyone who was working in the previous government or for the international human aid offices....

A Travel Blog for Cross-Country Travelers

A Travel Blog for Cross-Country Travelers

Francis Kahura, Staff Writer April 2, 2026

Hello, everyone, and welcome to my travel blog! I'm Francis Kahura, a third-year History Education major at Westfield State University, and I'm thrilled to share my cross-country adventures with you. As...

Peak of Reflection: A Personal Essay

Peak of Reflection: A Personal Essay

Karuna Neupane, Staff Writer March 25, 2026

The moment my cousin said, "Let's trek to Everest Base Camp this Dashain," the atmosphere in the room appeared to change. I never imagined that a Dashain vacation plan could seem like standing at the edge...

Pressure Can Create Diamonds: A Personal Essay

Pressure Can Create Diamonds: A Personal Essay

Tedi Hunt, Staff Writer March 6, 2026

 Pressure can create diamonds, but it can just as easily split a pipe. Without pressure you cannot change shape or form. Everyone can take only a certain amount of pressure before they break, most people...

Photo credited to Yafatou Sanneh

Living in A beehive: A Personal Essay

Yafatou Sanneh, Staff Writer February 24, 2026

Have you ever lived inside a beehive? Because I have, and it was one of the best and worst experiences of my life. I was 11 years old at the time. I was born in Gambia and visited every summer before this...

Time in Comparison

Time in Comparison

Jillian Maloney, Student Journalist February 19, 2024

People have always told me how they wish they had a twin growing up. I used to be jealous of those who do not have a twin. I love my sister Johnna, but the situations we go through together...

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