Not everyone has bootstraps to pull themselves up with
The U.S. has a problem with a false notion of a meritocracy. We like to tell people, “Pull…
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CBM expansion might not be a good investment decision
If you were to look at the cover of the most recent edition of “Reflections,” the SVSU campus…
Organ donation isn’t easy
This past October, I decided to register with Gift of Life Michigan. For those of you who may…
Birth control stigma discourages use for other disorders
I was diagnosed my sophomore year of high school with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal malfunction…
Body hair shaming causes struggle for young women
I remember, when I was about seven or eight years old, being teased for having armpit and leg…
Genetics do not define who your family members are
If someone were to ask me who my family is, I would probably start by listing those with…
Movies don’t intend to offend with disability portrayals
Ever since Jordan Peele’s movie “Us” has hit theaters, it’s been buzzing. Viewers have gone to see it…
Some things are basic human rights, not debate topics
I find it alarming how easily people will debate things that, at their core, are human rights violations.…
Social media offers superficial support for mental health
We live in a generation where “self-love” is thrown around almost carelessly. You can’t open social media without…
TV representations increase tolerance, understanding
It wasn’t until very recently that I realized how far our society has come in terms of tolerance…