by Samantha Woodruff




My whole life, I’ve been told I’m picky, and before I learned about aversion to certain textures, I agreed. After I was diagnosed, I learned I didn’t like the texture of the food. From the slimy textures of bananas to the sponginess of cake, and my list goes on. Even...
Music has the power to tell stories in the form of a ballad. Whether it’s a love story by Taylor Swift or a deep and personal recount by Ed Sheeran, music has the ability to communicate the story and heart behind the original musician. What could covers of songs offer?...
We’re taking a trip back to 2008 when American viewers got to witness an animated, PG—or at least for the most part—version of the reality competition show Survivor. The animated series was, in a nutshell, a carbon copy of the hit reality show, and it gave younger viewers an early...
Beware of the company, Sugar Baby Skin Care. It is a SCAM, people! To launch into a quick story time, over the Christmas holiday, I was looking into buying a skin care bundle, which contained a bar of soap, a face mask, and a face scrub. However, when I hit the confirm button to officially purchase my...
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, is a glorious day for people with autism because there is so much representation. As autism becomes more and more well-known, it’s even more important to show awareness. As an autistic woman in her 30s, I didn’t get diagnosed till around 31, which sadly is very...
In absolute dominant fashion, the UCLA Women’s Basketball Team conquered triumph, routing the South Carolina GameCocks 79-51 to cap off an amazing NCAA Tournament run and earn their first Women’s National Title. With their Championship victory on Sunday, the Bruins became one of only three schools to win a National...
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