Aiya Butane: Lena

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Aija Butane Lena is a friend of mine. We entered an exchange program at the University of Pennsylvania together. We met in Lyon, France.  She showed me around and helped me with those daily little things that were so hard for me while I was struggling to live  alone … Read more

Maryrose Croddick: Teen Vogue

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Maryrose Croddick Over the past few years I’ve watched my sister Bridget transform from a shy little girl into an engaging young woman. Not only did she grow about a foot taller and have her braces taken off just this past year, but she has also matured emotionally, becoming … Read more

Allison Denenberg: Perspective

Posted on March 12, 2015  by Allison Denenberg About a month before my sister started high school and I began my freshman year of college, we found out that our mom had cancer.  We were heartbroken and afraid, but also shocked and confused.  How could something like this happen to our mom?  She was so … Read more