Like any other college student, I complain about school, work, life and any other thing I can think of. As a college athlete, I also complain about my sport: cheerleading. I complain about the time commitment, the uniforms we have to wear, the late practice times, and everything in between. I complain a lot, but I do not know what I would do without it...

Growing up, for as long as I can remember, my parents have always stressed the value of a good education. They used to tell me that by getting a good education you are setting yourself up for a good future. Without a college education or some kind of skill, life is going to be hard. ...

Let's talk about relationships in college. I can't do it. Or perhaps it just takes a special someone to actually go through the process. It may be every little girl’s dream to find her true love. At one point, that was the only thing on my mind, especially when I discovered the 1997 film “The Wonderful World of Disney Cinderella” starring Brandy Norwood and Paolo Montalbán. This was one of my favorite movies and the prince was oh, so charming...

Usually, people see a therapist after a trauma like the death of a family member. A loss is something that people generally understand they need help processing. However, recognizable trauma is not the only reason you should seek a mental health professional...

I know it wasn’t the case, but I swear to you, the air just smelled better. There was a freshness to it that wasn’t there the day before. The grass was greener, the sun shined brighter. Everything just felt right again. So, what was different about this Thursday from every other Thursday of the year? It was opening day of the MLB season, of course. One of the greatest days of the year...

Last weekend I visited the mall in search of new career basics. As I floated among racks of professional apparel, a clothing tag caught my eye. Identical tags were attached to rows and rows of similar black slacks in the misses section, all carrying the same implication. It was not the design or price that caused me to pause; it was the message. In defining grey text, it read: “Constructed to secretly minimize your shape.”...