This semester I got to expand on the idea of adolescence. Throughout the course, I’ve been able to have a reading list, full of novels that explore this concept. I found myself very intrigued about this topic, and I expanded further on it by seeking out works that weren’t on the list. I found John … Continue reading Looking for You →

The National Museum of Mexican Art recently presented an exhibition inspired exclusively by the critically acclaimed novel The House on Mango Street written by Mexican American author Sandra Cisneros. Comprising more than 70 contemporary works of art by more than 50 diverse artists, the exhibition encapsulates the many central themes surrounding the novel including family, … Continue reading Loss of Innocence in The House on Mango Street →

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administratio.,Racial/Ethnic Differences in Mental Health Service Use among Adults. 2015 https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/cultural-competency/education/mental-health-facts#:~:text=Racial%2Fethnic%2C%20gender%2C%20and,of%20awareness%20about%20mental%20health. In If I Ever Get Out of Here, one of the main themes of the book is Lewis’s struggle with fitting into an unknown world. For him, this is the world outside of the reservation. He struggles … Continue reading Adolescence as an Outsider in Regards to Mental Health →

By: Rachel Bunado I went to a private catholic school for pretty much my entire childhood. The things that we were taught abided by Catholic beliefs and principles, so naturally I was never exposed to novels like The Miseducation of Cameron Post, which is all about a young girl’s experience in a same-sex relationship that … Continue reading Silencing Sexuality →

Miranda Kishel  Dr. Kirste Paine  ENGLIT 0655  01 October 2020  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZR5LYwMuZY Aminé's "Turf" In 2017, Aminé released a song, called “Turf,” that reflects his thoughts on his hometown and what it is becoming. This song is not only personal for him, but it becomes somewhat of a letter to his parents, friends, and neighbors. The … Continue reading Turf: Mango Street →

The Lowell Offering serves as the embodiment of the working class consciousness by providing an insightful narration of the industrialized, feminine domesticity of working adolescent girls. The literary magazine was constructed as an amalgamation of stories, beliefs, and attitudes silently internalized by the unfortunate young girls who were forced into a menial life of industrial … Continue reading From Dormitories to Tiktok: A Positive Outlook on Epistemic Bubbles →

Music plays a pivotal role in many peoples’ lives, as it is a way to identify with the emotion of others and serves as a method of expression. This is especially true during the time when we, as humans, are the most vulnerable and impressionable: adolescence. This transitional stage is when many begin to discover … Continue reading George’s Farewell →

The 1990s brought upon the world, a renaissance: A television renaissance, especially in the world of sitcoms. Time blocks were designated to airing sitcoms, famously ABC’s TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday). Enter 2019 and the release of Disney +. Scrolling through the streaming service’s endless catalog one specific option is available. A treasure of 90s … Continue reading Shawn →

Savannah Sowell The young adult experience, in both reality and works of fiction, is often deeply tied to the discovery and invention of one’s own music taste. As adolescents gain emotional and financial independence and the desire to develop a unique sense of self, they tend to find an outlet for self expression and emotional … Continue reading Soundtrack to Adolescence →