Diving below the surface: Dismantling duck syndrome and imposter syndrome
Buried beneath a mountain of academic and social pressure, students at Stanford often find themselves grappling with two unique mental…
Category: The Grind
The art of mindful writing: Calligraphy nurtures mental wellness
Amid the stress of juggling school, extracurriculars and relationships, a perhaps surprising — but scientifically endorsed — outlet is calligraphy,…
People I used to know
When I was in first grade, I had a friend from France. Her name was Sidonie. I don’t remember her…
A true “mastermind”: Unpacking 13 of Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Easter eggs
On Aug. 9, 2023, Taylor Swift announced the release date of her re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” during the final…
‘Dear Boomer’: What should I even ask a boomer?
50 years ago, I rode my Kawasaki from Portola Valley onto campus, usually squeaking into class just on time. While much…
Why do I need to explain my writing?
Don’t publish that, Gheed! It’s too direct. Too specific. This bothers me. I write about romance, life and home because…
A work in progress
I’ve almost gotten used to all the construction happening throughout campus. But as I bike past several makeshift walls and…
How we make place
On one of my first days at Stanford, as more than 1,500 of us gathered in Memorial Auditorium to discuss…
The end of the rat race
Like most prospective freshmen, after getting into Stanford I found myself wading through Reddit to find out everything I needed…
On staying too long at the fair
It is easy to know how you’re supposed to feel when you start college, but harder when it ends. The…