• Do We Matter?

    “Do we matter?” is a question almost everyone encounters at some point, especially in their mid-twenties. It’s a strange age, one where the world feels open and possible, yet frighteningly uncertain. We begin to wonder what the sum of our lives will amount to. Will we leave a lasting legacy, or will we quietly pass…


  • No Place to Call My Own: An Interview with Author Alina Gufran

    Alina Gufran’s No Place to Call My Own offers a raw and unfiltered look at identity, belonging, and the turbulence of one’s twenties. Through complex, flawed characters, the novel explores relationships in a way that feels deeply real and relatable. In this interview, Alina shares her journey of writing the book, the inspiration behind its…


  • Birthdays Are Weird

    Birthdays have always felt strange to me. Mine is coming up on August 12th, but I haven’t celebrated in years. It feels odd to celebrate my existence when I don’t believe I’ve done anything significant or world-changing. Celebrating my life feels unearned, like I’m being praised for something I haven’t accomplished. Despite my aversion to…