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WAVES • 15th November 2021

In Squad We Trust.

When I arrived at my polling place on November 3rd, 2020, an elementary school in the heart of North Central Philadelphia, I had to do a double take. What appeared from farther up the street to be a long line of voters was actually several small pop-up tables surrounded by young women of color. As I neared the door, several of the women smiled at me and asked if I was there to vote.

14th Street Magazine • 27th April 2021

What the end of the world sounds like

The past year has been incredibly rocky for the music industry. Album sales and streaming are down, and live music in all its forms is, for the moment, pretty much a thing of the past. Small acts have to rely on streams and sales for revenue without the support and promotion of prominent labels. For three Philly-based indie acts, though, the pandemic hasn’t been all bad: it’s given them a chance to create, reflect, and plan.

14th Street Magazine • 20th April 2021

Becoming the Pandemic Bachelorette

In an investigation into the efficacy of online dating during the pandemic, I tried my hand at it. Could this actually work?

Medium • 11th March 2021

Nightclubs and Psych Wards: Jayne County, Punk, and the Trans Identity

In my experience, in conversations about groundbreaking figures in popular culture, something is missing — even with the ever-increasing recognition and acceptance of trans identities in America, trans people’s contributions to history and pop culture are often erased.

The Temple News • 11th February 2020

Event aims to break down sexual education taboo

People with disabilities have sex, too, said Vicki Landers, president and CEO of Disability Pride Philadelphia.

The Temple News • 4th February 2020

Art collective affirms trans students’ creativity, legacy

Founded in 2019, deadname.arts gives trans and non-binary students a space to create.

The Temple News • 28th January 2020

Celebrating the Lunar New Year far from home

Students reflect on the family and traditions they miss as they celebrate the Lunar New Year.

The Temple News • 21st January 2020

Professional groups provide support for Black students

At Kevin Jackson’s first summer engineering internship, he found himself surrounded by mostly white peers.

The Temple News • 14th January 2020

Examining voting rights and citizenship status

Later this year, American citizens will vote again in a presidential election, however, millions of people residing in the United States are not eligible to vote due to citizenship status.

The Temple News • 14th January 2020

The barriers to voting in low-income communities

Low-income communities often experience unique challenges when it comes to voting.

The Temple News • 19th November 2019

Temple students praise anti-pink tax razor subscription

Some students discussed how the pink tax affects their essential purchases.

The Temple News • 12th November 2019

Temple students find 'support system' within Army ROTC

There are 138 students enrolled in Temple’s Army ROTC program this year.

The Temple News • 22nd October 2019

Temple helps students with disabilities navigate the workplace

Disability Resources and Services and the Career Center collaborate to help students with disabilities enter the workforce.

The Temple News • 15th October 2019

Male students defy traditional gender standards

Some male students use cosmetics, clothing and hairstyling to express themselves.

The Temple News • 13th October 2019

Temple students participate in #MarchForSisterhood

Two Temple students are part of a group of 100 women around the country who organized a digital march.

The Temple News • 4th October 2019

Temple international student affairs hosts NCOW event

International Student Affairs took a different approach to their monthly coffee hours by holding their first ever National Coming Out Week International Coffee Hour on Tuesday.

The Temple News • 17th September 2019

Domestic, global students connect at Temple coffee hour

International Coffee Hours are more than just a free cup of coffee. The events are about exploring the different international cultures on campus.

The Temple News • 10th September 2019

PA Innocence Project marks 10 years at Temple University

Since its founding ten years ago, the Pennsylvania Innocence Project has helped free 15 Pennsylvanians from prison.

The Temple News • 9th May 2019

Temple student signs modeling contract

In his time at Temple, Jamal Parker was a member of Babel and co-founded Black Boy Fly.

Medium • 4th September 2018

Why “Moonlight” Winning Best Picture Was So Monumental

With awards season finally upon us, it’s hard not to recall last year’s mind-blowing Best Picture reveal, and the preceding rivalry between two major critical successes released that year: Damien Chazelle’s La La Land and Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight.