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Death by musicals

Allison Galbreath // March 28, 2015
There's only so much singing a person can take.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Burst the comfort zone bubble

Allison Galbreath // March 28, 2015
Taking great risks can lead to even greater rewards.

Aging should inspire growth, resilience — not terror

Allison Galbreath // March 22, 2015
No one should fear getting older. It is a merely a symbolization of potential experiences and life lived.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Cons of Cosmetic Surgery

Allison Galbreath // March 22, 2015
Permanently altering one's body is a serious decision.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

It takes all sorts of intelligence to make a world

Allison Galbreath // March 16, 2015
Everyone has their own little niche they fall into that demonstrates their smarts.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

A distinct type of social outcast

Allison Galbreath // March 15, 2015
Geek? Nerd? Dork? Dweeb? Which one are you?
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Overvaluing beauty diminishes people’s best traits

Allison Galbreath // March 8, 2015
Sometimes, beauty covers up more than just a blemish. It can conceal what's really important about a person.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

How to study

Allison Galbreath // March 8, 2015
A helpful guide on the proper ways to prepare for an exam.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

The awkward ambiguity of friendship

Allison Galbreath // March 1, 2015
How does someone go about ending a friendship that doesn't work anymore?
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Why nice guys actually finish last

Allison Galbreath // March 1, 2015
There are reasons why nice guys finish last. It’s because they’re not nice.
Illustration by Darian Maroney

Celebrity culture detracts from reality

Allison Galbreath // February 22, 2015
There is an unhealthy focus on celebrities and their lives in the media while other pressing concerns are overlooked.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Not a pessimist, a realist

Allison Galbreath // February 22, 2015
There is a difference between only seeing the negative and seeing reality.
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