A Reflection on “Last Moments”: Finding Enjoyment in Everyday Life

Senior Joshua Lee (’24) reflects on appreciating last moments and how a future orientation can cause us to miss the joys of everyday. “The promise of a reinvented self–immune to current faults, problems, and worries–makes the future an incredibly beckoning thought. However, a life geared toward it becomes an unquenchable thirst, never to be satisfied.”

The Power of Living Freely

Lilly Hescheles (’24) tells the story of how she learned to trust herself and take risks. “My experience on this trip acted as one of the first times I took a chance that was scary — it was the beginning of putting myself into uncomfortable situations in order to live a true life.”

A Work in Progress…

Spoons Stovall (’24) shares an excerpt from their writer’s journal. Set in a world akin to D & D, this piece was an experiment that turned into something far grander than they has originally intended it to be. They liked it so much, they decided to share it here. Enjoy and be inspired to create your own experiments!

Banned Books: What They Are, Why They’re an Issue, and How You Can Help

Hadley Zann (’24) describes the current issue with book bans and explains how you can support authors of commonly banned books. “Without those books making an impact on shelves, you can give the authors a voice by reading their books and learning about their communities.”

Dismissing Mental Health

Sophia Marrs (’24) advocates for treating our mental health with the same seriousness that we treat our physical health. “No one would choose to walk on a broken foot, so why do people choose to walk on a broken mind?”