“Things went poorly for this newborn with a complex congenital anomaly, and I felt entirely responsible due to my decision,” says Steven Stylianos, Professor and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital. Despite the tragic outcome, he remained personally involved in the infant’s care, speaking with the […]
In recent years, many have voiced concern about potential negative impact of time-out, suggesting that it can damage the parent-child bond and leave children feeling abandoned in moments of distress. Amid ongoing debate, new research challenges the notion that time-out is harmful. A 2024 European study explored the long-term effects of time-out use by surveying […]
Ariana Grande’s short film, titled “Brighter Days Ahead,” was released in March of 2025, featuring songs from the deluxe edition of her seventh studio album, titled “Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead.” This short film features a few songs from this album, including “intro: end of the world,” “twilight zone,” “supernatural,” “dandelion,” and “Hampstead.” This film […]
All over social media, women and female-presenting individuals are creating videos to the song “Labour” by Paris Paloma, sharing their stories of sexual assault, advocacy for reproductive healthcare, and stories of forgotten female historical figures who were excluded because of their gender. While many find this song to be empowering, the melody is filled with […]
When we think of clowns, it is not odd to expect a humorous, witty, and playful manner to emerge. Clowns, for centuries, have brought joy to people, lifted spirits, and entertained many; however, behind a clown is a person – a person who might not always feel as playful as the role they play. Checkers, […]
In 1996, writer Chuck Palahniuk published Fight Club, a novel that polarized both readers and critics. However, when David Fincher’s cinematic take was released in 1999, there was no doubt of the story’s initial provocative genius. Almost three decades later, Fight Club is still inspiring discussions surrounding masculinity, identity, and mental health. Fight Club follows […]
My sister's experience with terminal illness was shaped by many factors: pain, communication, disregard, fear, and advocacy. These often overshadowed the person at the center of it all—her. The urgency to advocate for better end-of-life care consumed what little time we had left together. It was a painful reminder that care is sometimes determined by […]
The song “the grudge” by Olivia Rodrigo is on her second studio album, GUTS, released in 2023. It hit over 300 million streams and is in her top 20 of most streamed songs. The melody in this song is melancholic, while the lyrics express emotional turmoil and betrayal. “I have nightmares each week bout that […]
Sophie Wagner is a poet and short story author who was first published at the age of 16 with this very piece, “Reclaiming My Life”, through the publishers For Women Who Roar. While she is most well-known for her short horror stories, published by Indie publishers such as The Black Hare Press and Iron Faerie […]
In this startling oil painting entitled Anguish by August Friedrich Schenck, we see an ewe standing protectively over the corpse of her child, defending it from a murder of crows who have come to feast on it. This piece speaks for itself; the grief is palpable, and the despair of the mother is visceral as […]