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Sometimes being in charge brings twists and turns. During my time at the CU Sentry, I held positions of power where my voice carried significant weight. One year, as Editor in Chief, I was literally in charge of the entire operation. And while I loved and cherished every single moment—from making editorial decisions to hiring…
Continue reading ➞ Twitter T-What??
#ThrowBack to my sweetheart. Today we are celebrating 7 years together, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Chad, I love you, and I always will. - - Time to Remember Originally posted in the November 2015 edition of the CU Denver Advocate. Four years ago, on November 4, my life changed…
As a writer and former journalist, I think that list-articles—infamously known as 'listicles'— are in no way, shape, or form a correct method of journalism. They are pretty much trash, that don't require much thought or skill to compose and removes any need for critical thinking. Personally, though, I quite enjoy reading listicles. Sometimes to…
Continue reading ➞ Married at 22: Listicle Advice for Wedded Bliss
It's spooky season. For all my witchy, vampire-loving, all-black wearing sisters and brothers out there, I see you. It's time for you to shine (omniscient, more like an eerie half-glow) as the shadows grow and Halloween looms. This month is yours. Take it, love it, embrace it. I don't want it. - - …
When I was in college, I decided to throw an end of the semester party, right before the holiday vacation. We all—my roommates, friends, and then-boyfriend (now husband) made it through a particularly tough term, and deserved a chance to celebrate. It was pretty Christmas-y, with tinsel and holly decorations, a themed cocktail menu, and…
Continue reading ➞ You can steal my car, but you can’t steal my support system
Attention everyone: a year ago, today, was the best day of my life. There was vodka, burgundy, and dancing. Family, donuts, and fall colors. The air was brisk, my dress was off-white, the mountains familiar. More than one pair of eyes glistened, while laughter and sincerity radiated throughout the evening, keeping us warm. If I…
In my 23 years on the planet, most of them have been drama-free. This is a quiet badge of honor; I don't advertise it, or really talk about it much, but I lead the life of the peace-keeper. I credit this to some of my favorite traits: I'm empathetic, compassionate, sensitive, and kind-hearted. Some of…
Here's the deal: I'm an adult. As much as it might not feel like it, especially on a day-to-day basis, I am a full-time employee with a degree, a husband, and a car payment. I might be a millennial version—one who surfs social media, takes an occasional selfie, and is a little too attached to…
Never Have I Ever is a popular game for inquisitive middle schoolers, high school athletes on long bus rides, and college kids who like to drink. People gravitate toward drinking games because consuming booze isn't quite entertaining enough. King's Cup is a popular drinking game that involves a can of beer, a deck of cards,…
Life as we know it is filled with hot takes. Solicited or not, there they are. We see them as we scroll through Twitter, they are discussed in length on talk shows, we hear them through the group chat, and sometimes we are told, face-to-face, how our choices rank. As an independent person, I don't…
