Tips and facts

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Jennifer Koza  “Locker room talk,” it’s a phrase we’ve heard a lot in the past few years. Typically it’s a phrase and behavior that is associated with men and stems from the idea that they naturally talk differently amongst themselves than they do in a mixed gender audience. The truth […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Carrie Manner  Knowing a loved one is being abused, whether it’s emotional, verbal, sexual, or physical, can be overwhelming. Anger, guilt, and feelings of helplessness are common, and though we want to help, we don’t always know how. Especially when the person being abused is a parent. When abuse is […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Karina Sumano  In recent years, designers like Thom Browne and Vivienne Westwood have premiered gender fluid designs that push the envelope and reflect our evolving ideas about gender and self-identity. Much like the styles we see on the runway, gender norms have undergone a major shift in the last decade. […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltmann  It’s that time of year again! Between office parties and frosted sweets, the holidays are an awesome time to reconnect with old friends while getting to know new ones. Sounds great, right? Wrong. Once you add tempting sales and gifts (for literally everyone you know) the holidays can […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Liz Arnone Unless you’ve sworn off social media for the last 3 years I am sure you are familiar with #BaeGoals, a trend that has millions of couples posting pics of themselves on social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Like most trends, things started off innocent enough. However, when we […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Jade Anna Hughes  Verbal abuse happens out of nowhere in a relationship. It’s a lot more calculating and insidious, causing people on the receiving end to question themselves, wonder if they are overreacting, or even blame themselves. Verbal abuse usually happens in private where no one else can intervene and […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Alexis Anderson  A lot of us are clingy sometimes, especially at the start of a new relationship. When everything feels fresh and exciting and you can’t wait to hang out again and again. It can come as a surprise when your partner asks for space. While clingy tendencies may have […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Cara Mackler  TV dramas and romantic movies are super fun to indulge in. You can get lost in the drama of high school, the fated love of a vampire and a human, or cry over a sappy story of love seemingly written in the stars. But it’s important to keep […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Julie Oltman  The holiday season can be a joyous time of celebration with family and friends – but it can also be a source of stress in a relationship. Between school, work, and quality time with family and friends, it’s no wonder the holiday season can feel especially overwhelming when […]