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*This article was originally published on Dec. 22, 2025 in Reporter Magazine Since arriving at RIT in August, most people I’ve met have taken a “mental health day” of some type. These have ranged from missing class to focus on restorative sleep to being unable to leave bed due to depression. No matter the severity of the situation, mental health is something on the collective radar of college students. According to a 2024 survey conducted by U.S. News, 70 percent of college s

*This article was originally published on April 25, 2025 on Shorewood Ripples . My grandmother, Kimiko, was so beautiful. I have a specific photo of her in mind—she is in her ‘50s nurse uniform which accentuates her slender features. She leans against the bathroom sink and her hand slopes over it elegantly. Her black hair is piled into a bun, with one strand youthfully swooping over her forehead. Her almond eyes gently gaze someplace out of frame and her lips form a delicate

*This article was originally published on Sept. 20, 2024, on Shorewood Ripples. Things knocked over are bound to fall, chimpanzee owners are bound to be mauled, and pop-stars are bound to be harassed a little. Isn’t that right? It feels so normal to want attention from celebrities. It’s considered a treat when they are seen in normal places, and selfies with celebrities can easily become prized photos.  Chappell Roan captured at 2025 Met Gala, courtesy Dia Dipasupil/Getty Ima