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Perspectives


In the Eye of the Storm
As the months wore on, I began to dread going to work but I didn’t know how to take a break.
I didn’t know that quitting was an option.

Madeehah Reza
Aug 24, 20217 min read


"I Seem To Keep Falling Into Journalism Full of Controversy... But I Love It!"
At the same time, this work is still the most fulfilling I’ve ever had, and I am confident in my choice to continue a journalism career.

Krishna Sharma
Aug 9, 20216 min read


“If You Are Here, You Are Good Enough.”
Almost teared up when one past fellow said “if you are here, you are good enough.” Recovering from academitis where it seldom felt that way.

Haley Dunleavy
Jul 15, 20216 min read


"When Will I Ever Feel Like I Rightfully Belong?"
Maybe I would thrive in a traditional newsroom. Who knows? But right now, I believe TCUS is the right place for me.

Vanessa Vieites
Jul 11, 20217 min read


Wealthy Countries: Keep the COVID Vaccines You Definitely Need, Donate the Rest!
The solution to this problem is seemingly simple, but is convoluted by politics: Keep what you will definitely need, donate the rest!

Nidhi Parekh
Jun 28, 20215 min read


“Wow, Getting Paid To Learn How To Write About Science. A Dream Come True!”
I check my new email account — an avalanche of warnings, news, info about murders, football, and gentrification.

Krishna Sharma
Jun 21, 20219 min read


My Little Sister Has No Idea She Saved My Life
The bonds that took shape in our youth solidify and create roots from which we are able to grow, but return to draw life from.

The Xylom
Jun 8, 20215 min read


An Amateur’s Guide To Growing a Human: A Non-Scientific Analysis
Hormones, hormones, hormones. It is the ranch dressing of explanations. It goes with everything yet explains nothing.

Olivia Castellini
May 26, 20216 min read


Part Essential Worker, Part Salesman, All Fatigue and Frustration
David Baker's thankless job selling phones at a store gets even more grueling when the pandemic rolls over into its second year.

David Baker
Apr 27, 20216 min read


End of a Chapter, Beginning Of a Book
I live in a city that is almost an exact replica of the one in my childhood dreams. Ironically, the one thing that is missing is happiness.
Joy N. Ismail
Apr 13, 20215 min read
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