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Odyssey Online Articles:
A Letter to Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's Chancellor Frank T. Brogan- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education operated without a budget for longer than appropriate. This is my letter to the PASSHE Chancellor asking him to come to a deal with the teacher's union, APSCUF.
What is Hurler's Syndrome?- My younger sister had a rare genetic disease called Hurler Syndrome and many people have never heard of it. Here's a little bit of education and personal stories about my family's struggle with this life-changing disease.
50 Questions We Have for IUP- Indiana University of Pennsylvania is the university that I am attending for my bachelor's degree. Here is a humorous piece about questions that we have concerning construction, policy and the lack of snow cancellations.
What's It Like to Lose Your Little Sister- My sister died in March 2015, and it's definitely been hard for my family knowing that we won't be making memories with her again. But trying to live life in memory instead of in mourning of her.
Plans Change- Life is full of constant twists and turns and we don't know what's going to happen in our journey. Sometimes our plans change because God has a better one.
Thank You, Ronald McDonald House- I've spent time living in Ronald McDonald Houses multiple times during surgeries and procedures my sister Rachel had to have done across the country. Without the organization and houses, I don't know how my family would have made it.
The New Normal- With the loss of my sister, my life has been hard in dealing with the changes that come with losing someone that is such an important part of your family.
Why I'm Studying Journalism- When people hear I'm studying journalism they immediately associate it with news reporting, but there is so much more that journalism has taught me.
The KISS Experience- A KISS concert would never be something that I would have paid for last year, but now, absolutely.
Depression as a Christian College Student- I've been dealing with depression since my senior year in high school, but as Christians, shouldn't we just have the joy of the Lord all the time? This lays out my struggle between what I know and what I deal with.
5 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend- My first published article showing someone who has never lost someone how to navigate the uncomfortable topic of death.
It's All About Priorities- One of my life philosophies is that if someone wants to spend time on or with someone, they will. There is no such thing as "I'm too busy."
An Open Letter to the Four Chicago Kidnappers- The kidnapping of the mentally disabled teen in Chicago on Jan. 3, was disgusting. What they did to him was heinous. Here are my thoughts on the crime.
The Truth Behind "High-Functioning" Depression- Depression is different for every one, and it changes from high to low functioning throughout different people's lives.
Exercise: A Necessary Evil- Exercising helps your body in many more ways than just allowing you to lose weight. Here are some of the health benefits.
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