How to support survivors of assault
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest
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Self-care is super important, y’all
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist Self-care. What is it? Self-care is any behavior that you choose to do that improves mental or physical health.
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Endometriosis doesn’t just need awareness
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist Endometriosis – The presence of tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (womb) in an abnormal anatomical location. It
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Dear Doctors: Stop harassing trans folks
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist Did you know, according to the National LGBTQ Task Force, 28 percent of transgender people are harassed in medical
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It’s okay to question yourself
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist I’m coming out: as questioning! I’m currently settling into the label of non-binary, but that may change with time.
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Speak up when in pain
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist On Feb. 7, I did not go to class. I did not go to class for a week after.
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LGBTQ stories need to be written about more
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist Happy Valentine’s week! Do you know what I love? Reading. Last year, I participated in #ReadDiverse2018, where you challenge
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Bill allows unspecified gender marker
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist I’m excited about a bill going before the Maryland Senate. It’s Senate Bill 196, which allows a person to
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ADHD in college: How to manage
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist The date is Jan. 8 – only four days after my 19th birthday. I’m sitting in a psychiatrist’s office
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Chronically Joan
By: Samuel Smith, Columnist This is a fictional story. “Dear Professor,” I pause. “Dear Professor, Due to my broken husk of a body-”
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