A Catholic girl's confession By: Vanessa Norris Credit: Lady Bird , Greta Gerwig, 2017 When you are born and raised Catholic, you are taught to move in silence.  You read the Children’s Illustrated version of the Bible, which gives you your first impressions of death, slavery, poverty, nudeness and gore. You ask your parents and grandparents questions, and receive half-truths in return. You sit quietly through Mass every Sunday, trying your hardest not to laugh with your sist

Who I was, who I am, and and where I’m going By: Ava Pravlik Credit: @Sallu on Pinterest One year ago, I wrote an article  about turning 21. A year that began with elaborate birthday parties and many nights at Midtown is ending with networking calls, a self-imposed midnight curfew and more hours spent on LinkedIn than Snapchat. As my 22nd birthday approaches in a couple of weeks, I’ve found myself reflecting on the growth that just 12 months can bring — and how different this

Ranking the best matcha spots in town By: Ava Pravlik Credit: Foxtail Coffee Co. With the rise of wellness culture, “Pilates princesses” and the ever-trending clean-girl aesthetic, a new method of caffeine consumption has emerged as the It-Girl of beverages: matcha. The powdered green tea has evolved into a lifestyle statement, packed with antioxidants and fitting seamlessly into an indulgent yet intentional morning ritual.  Just like a classic coffee, Gainesville’s shops hav

Spoiler: “Hey prof, I slept through class. What’d I miss?” is not the move By: Parmis Etezady Credit: Pinterest Good afternoon Rowdy fam, I hope this article has found you well.  Has your professor ever exposed previous students’ poorly written emails that were so goofy they had your jaw-dropping? Mine has.  One of my past professors began syllabus week showing real examples of past student emails that were so insane, I found it hard to believe an adult could think of, write

Embrace this fall season with Gainesville's local gems! By: Tessa May Credit: Coterie Market Website Fall in Florida. To most, it seems...

Sometimes it takes leaving the country to learn an important lesson Credit: WorksheetCloud MEETING EXPECTATIONS If there is one thing I...

A Seasonal Lesson By: Tessa May Credit: Redbubble I cannot think of one thing better than waking up on a late summer morning to find the...

It looks like I’m in my Jessica Parker era. But in reality, I’m still figuring it out. I am shamelessly Gainesville’s number-one fan....

Practices in training the mind. CREDIT: Wix Images Mindfulness is something that I have been working very hard on for years now, and I’d...

It is time we as a society open our eyes to the truth of these mental illnesses. CREDIT: NPR In our everyday language we often use...

You’re a bit behind? Give yourself the time. Credit: Pinterest Whether you are the strict, self-motivated, deadline-following type, or...

A celebration of love, female friendships and self care Pinterest/@hoperyer A couple months into meeting my best friend, she told me that...

COVID-19 relief, abortion rights, mass shootings, police brutality, healthcare prices—all issues that deserve discussion on the House...

A conversation about societal judgment of Black women. When is enough...enough? Credit: Allegra on Pinterest Black women seem to be the...

Gen Z and dating apps: an analysis of dating in the 21st century. CREDIT: Santeri Viinamäki I’m making my way through campus to my...

Entering the exciting world of college leads many to create expectations that fall flat…or so it seems. Credit: FreePik As you leave high...

In 2023, we're being nicer to ourselves CREDIT: https://blog.gratefulness.me/2023-vision-board/ A tale as old as time - you set a New...

A love letter to all the graduating seniors - a series finale flicker.com/Deirdre Mulrooney Each semester of college has felt like a new...

When the Christmas cookies and Latkes just don't hit this year. CREDIT: Stereogum “I don’t mean to hate December,” croons Phoebe Bridgers...

Rowdy’s Guide to being an informed and inclusive consumer CREDIT: ANNIE KONST, PINTEREST With the start of Hanukkah and less than a week...