Tag Archive for: trojan talk

COLUMN: Millennials should fight the stigma surrounding rejection


Rejection has always been an uncomfortable word for me. Whenever I think of rejection, I think of crumpled papers, emails that start with “Thank you for your interest, but unfortunately we are unable…” and boys who say “I like you, but only as a friend.” A semester ago, I came across an article from Literary […]

COLUMN: Eating disorder clichés hurt everyone


National Eating Disorders Awareness Week has arrived fresh on the heels of January diets and Valentine’s Day binges, telling us that “It’s Time To Talk About It” and filling our Twitter timelines with bland girl-power messages about loving ourselves, embracing our stretch marks and being “recovery warriors.” I’m supposed to be your target demographic, National […]

COLUMN: Deportations force us to look past our privilege


This past week, deportations and raids led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement turned Los Angeles from a city of hope into one of fear and uncertainty. Almost 200 undocumented Angelenos were detained and deported. Los deportó la migra. Chills go down my back when I hear those words. The sheer thought that mi mamá […]