In my nightmares, I see them. In my wake, I see them. Those eyes that stare at me And pierce through my soul, Pushing me into a black hole. Those eyes full of judgment That make me
Gloomy Cloud by Rebecca Wu
I used to hate the rain. The rain that drips down the windowsill And sucks the clear brightness out of the day. I used to hate pain. The crushing thoughts that keep me still And leave me helpless in
Student Artwork: Freya Chen
Nature vs. Nurture? This is a greatly debated question in psychology, i.e., whether human behaviors and personalities are influenced under the environment or if they are determined at birth. While genetics determines eye color, hair color, and height, such physical
The Importance of Family Communication by Nancy Li
In 1972, McLeod and Chaffee studied the different methods families used to watch media, and raised the theory of Family Communication Patterns. Later, Fitzpatrick and Ritchie (1994) further studied and enriched the theory. There are two key factors that influence family communication: conversation
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Writer Spotlight: Olivia Matthes Theriault
Our next spotlight features former Inside Scoop mentor Olivia Matthes Theriault! What compelled you to submit to OPUS? “I wanted to strengthen my writing skills. I felt my message wasn’t always clear to readers and I wanted to make sure