Edit Desk: A break in routine
When I was younger, I never had to worry about what my weekend plans were going to be. I made…
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Edit Desk: The perpetuation of Islamophobia
The media portrayal of Muslims in the West usually consists of broad generalizations that are inaccurate and primarily focused on…
Edit desk: Learning for the sake of learning
My first childhood memories take place in my kindergarten classroom. I remember sitting on the rug, as my teacher read…
Edit Desk: Apathy at Lehigh
The shocked faces of my parents, the excitement in my voice, the approval from my friends: “That’s awesome,” they would…
Edit desk: Growing from adversity
It was a bleak evening in October 2011 as I sat in the passenger seat beside my father. The tears…
Edit desk: Sympathetic inaction
As all eyes turn to the television, an unprecedented hush quickly quiets the chatter in nail salon. For a brief…
Edit Desk: How we handle problematic artists
In 1994, R&B sensations R. Kelly and Aaliyah united in marriage. Kelly, who produced Aaliyah’s debut album six months prior,…
Edit Desk: End game
Dr. Strange looked at Iron Man, uncertain of their futures and what was to come, and said, “We’re in the…
Edit Desk: An obligation to yourself
Love versus obligation. It’s a tale as old as time. A decision that many are faced with at different checkpoints…
Edit Desk: Drop another pin
I was 19 years old when I first flew in an airplane. My first flight was a long way from…