Photo by Abiodun Ageh on Unsplash by Isabella Billingsley When I was around 13 years old, my mom told me that when she was growing up, she dealt with an eating disorder as a result of body dysmorphic disorder. Her body became emaciated, but she saw herself as a whale. At age 18, she had a miscarriage fromContinue reading “Social Media Portrays False Body Standards”
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Celiac Disease: A Rare Disorder on the Rise
Low magnification micrograph of small intestinal mucosa copyright © 2011 Michael Bonert. by Estella Williams Prior to five months ago, I had only heard the term “celiac disease” a few times in my life. I never knew anyone who was diagnosed with it, nor did I realize the severity of the condition. I thought celiac disease was nothing more than aContinue reading “Celiac Disease: A Rare Disorder on the Rise”
The Solo Valentine (ft. Rick Ross)
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash by Shania Driggs LOVE SUCKS Sitting in my bedroom, I scroll through Instagram and see girls posting photos and videos of their man with bouquets of roses; they are in a nice hotel room with that song every lover girl plays, “Hrs & Hrs” by Muni Long, in the background. I mumbleContinue reading “The Solo Valentine (ft. Rick Ross)”
The Mug
Photo by Simon Daoudi on Unsplash by Chandler Jernigan There is nothing in this world that has the astonishing ability to be a beacon of hope in the darkness of night than the bright yellow and black sign that one sees in a drunken haze. One of those nights I stumbled into the infamous Waffle House like IContinue reading “The Mug”
Fear Will not Control Me
Photo by nasim dadfar on Unsplash 2019 Stark State College Composition Essay Contest Winner by Jonathon Stevenson I was standing at the part of the gate that had been cut a few hours earlier. As I looked out in front of me, I had time to realize a few things about myself. I thought back to some ofContinue reading “Fear Will not Control Me”
Turn and Face the Strange…
2019 Stark State College Composition Essay Contest Winner Photo by Ezekiel Elin on Unsplash by Emily Baumgardner I saw David Bowie for the first time in Labyrinth, a 1986 Jim Henson film that he starred in, and his entrance was nothing short of fantastical. An owl bursts through the opening doors out of a storm, andContinue reading “Turn and Face the Strange…”
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Destigmatizing Single-Parent Adoption
by Katie McVicker Headlines about single-parent adoption are far and few between, except in the cases of celebrities, such as Angelina Jolie, who is raising three of her biological children along with three adopted children in her multi-million dollar home. Do single individuals need to be millionaires to be loving, supportive, and resourceful adoptive parents?Continue reading “Destigmatizing Single-Parent Adoption”
Paintings by Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth
Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth is an interdisciplinary artist, who specializes in curating Multidisciplinary arts experiences that engage all of the senses. Chrystal studied Special FX at Art institute of Pittsburgh, and grant writing, Video Game design and 3D graphics at Stark State, but her passion will always be painting. Chrystal owns GhostRighterz Artists Services where she strivesContinue reading “Paintings by Chrystal Robinson-Shofroth”
The Sound of Love
If I were to perish tonight, let me peacefully evanesce with you wrapped inside my arms. For when my heart dwindles, the symphony within yours shall orchestrate the heavens to prepare for lover’s depart as your notes carry me home. “Hello everyone, I’m Steven LeRoux. I’m a husband, father to 4 beautiful boys and anContinue reading “The Sound of Love”
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