When I was about seven, I remember seeing a car crash by an ice cream stand. Lit in the dusk by neon-bright storefronts, the other children and I rushed toward the edge of the road to gather around two...
My complex religious affiliation has always been a big part of who I am. My mom is Catholic and my dad is Jewish, meaning that I always have a fun and busy winter break. Because my parents grew up practicing...
Writing for Opinions with The Oracle, or even sharing your opinion in general, can be intimidating. When you are sharing your own ideas, rather than writing about a specific event or person, you take a...
My dad’s favorite quote by Rumi, one of the greatest Persian poets of all time, questions our inability to embrace our most outstanding qualities; for “[if we] were born with wings, why prefer to crawl...
I’ve never been someone who jumps with joy when hearing the word “exercise.”
I used to grimace at this word because I associated it with uncomfortable and unenjoyable activities. I thought exercise...
Where you go to college doesn’t matter.
I’m not saying that to be nice. I’m not saying that because I think that it’ll be a really motivating, uplifting piece of advice.
I’m saying it because...
I'm going to be honest here: life is tough as a "no-sabo kid."
A "no-sabo" kid is someone of Hispanic descent who does not speak Spanish, and they are often ostracized for being "white-washed" and out...
I feel anxious and embarrassed as I walk around the cafe, looking for the menu of the day and holding loose change in my pocket. The last thing I should be worrying about when the bell rings for lunch...
“Do you think greater social acceptance of people who are transgender is…”
“a. Very good for society.”
“b. Somewhat good for society.”
“c. Neither good nor bad for society.”
“d....
It does not take long scrolling on social media to see that our generation is not shy with our opinions. There are so many people using the power of their voice.
Apps like Instagram, Snapchat,...
Menstruation.
Say it out loud.
Find comfort in saying that word. Not “Aunt Flo,” “that time of the month,” or “shark week.” It’s a period.
As highly-variable, healthy, and natural as periods...
Being a proud Titan and having school spirit is not just wearing blue and gold, but finding your place in the South community, Tomoki Imura, Student Body President, explained.
For Imura, joining a...
