Perspectives

Voices

Opinions, essays, interviews, and personal stories from the voices shaping our
generation.

We’re not lazy—we’re just refusing to sacrifice our mental health for a system that was never designed to benefit us.

Marcus Chen

On work culture and boundaries

Opinion

The Problem With “Clean Girl” Aesthetic Nobody Talks About

Behind the minimalist makeup and slicked-back buns lies a troubling message  aboutwhose beauty gets to be effortless.

Priya Sharma

Cultural Critic • 6 min read

Essay

I Deleted All My Social Media. Here’s What I Learned.

After three months offline, I discovered that the hardest part wasn’t missing out—it was facing myself without distractions.

James Okonkwo

Contributing Writer • 8 min read

Personal Story

Growing Up Undocumented in America’s Heartland

My parents crossed a desert so I could have opportunities. But they never prepared me for the constant fear of losing everything.

Priya Sharma

Guest Writer • 12 min read

Essay

Why I Stopped Apologizing for Not Going to College

The trades aren’t a backup plan. For me, they were the smartest financial decision I ever made.

Tyler Brooks

Electrician & Writer • 5 min read

Opinion

Why I Stopped Apologizing for Not Going to College

The trades aren’t a backup plan. For me, they were the smartest financial decision I ever made.

Behind the minimalist makeup and slicked-back buns lies a troubling message  aboutwhose beauty gets to be effortless.

Tyler Brooks

Electrician & Writer

Opinion

Growing Up Undocumented in America’s Heartland

My parents crossed a desert so I could have opportunities. But they never prepared me for the constant fear of losing everything.

Behind the minimalist makeup and slicked-back buns lies a troubling message  aboutwhose beauty gets to be effortless.

Priya Sharma

Guest Writer

Opinion

I Deleted All My Social Media. Here’s What I Learned.

After three months offline, I discovered that the hardest part wasn’t missing out—it was facing myself without distractions.

Behind the minimalist makeup and slicked-back buns lies a troubling message  aboutwhose beauty gets to be effortless.

James Okonkwo

Contributing Writer

Opinion

The Problem With “Clean Girl” Aesthetic Nobody Talks About

Behind the minimalist makeup and slicked-back buns lies a troubling message  aboutwhose beauty gets to be effortless.

Behind the minimalist makeup and slicked-back buns lies a troubling message  aboutwhose beauty gets to be effortless.

Priya Sharma

Cultural Critic • 6 min read

Why I Stopped Apologizing for Not Going to College

Tyler Brooks

Electrician & Writer

Essay

Why I Stopped Apologizing for Not Going to College

Tyler Brooks

Electrician & Writer

Essay

Growing Up Undocumented in America’s Heartland

Priya Sharma

Guest Writer