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I am here because I met you
In 70 days, I will be walking down the Schrott Center for the Arts stage to receive my bachelor's degree. I have noticed that as the date gets closer, the frequency of people asking me what is next for me exponentially increases. While the possibilities of the future have been dancing around my mind, I find myself thinking a lot more about how I got here. How did I end up in the Midwest when my home is 4,150 miles away? How did I end up in the art department when I was confid
Apr 115 min read


Navigating Anxiety and Identity: A Gen Z Perspective on Fashion and Community
Based in Philadelphia, Authenticity Projects is a model and media startup committed to empowering individuals of all genders and culturals.
Oct 18, 20245 min read


“The Untold Stories of People Like Me"
I have a Spanish last name, brown skin, curly hair, and thick eyebrows. I was a kid when I started having to explain my entire background.
Oct 17, 20246 min read


Of the Beast
There’s a reason that the story of Beauty and the Beast got so popular. The shock of something so seemingly lovely, meant to be preserved...
Apr 11, 20245 min read


"You're so pretty, you should be a model."
Even as we age, grow, and mature, I believe that the youngest and most vulnerable parts of us always exist deep within. You can picture...
Apr 10, 20245 min read


Outrunning Darkness
Content Warning: This article will discuss a specific person’s experiences with domestic violence. Please read with care. She was 15. He...
Oct 13, 20235 min read


My journey to right here
Every child says something to their parents that they regret and want to forget. The thing I said, I can’t forget it and I’ve come to...
Oct 13, 20238 min read


It's Who I Am
I was six years old when I got on the school bus I wore my purple and white dress with a woven rose in the middle of my chest. My velcro...
Oct 9, 20203 min read
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