Receiving My Diagnosis  
I was 21 during the Coronavirus pandemic when I was first diagnosed with bipolar II disorder after an inpatient hospitalization for mental health. Prior to my hospitalization, I was misdiagnosed with major depressive disorder. Looking back on it, I had been exhibiting symptoms of anxiety and bipolar disorder for a very long time. ...

My love of debate was largely by happenstance. It started with a five-day summer camp at the New York City Urban Debate League. There, I discovered the excitement of researching issues, forming arguments, and engaging in spirited discussions with peers equally curious and determined as I was. In middle school, I joined weekly debate classes at the Bergen Debate Club, and, thr...

As we celebrate Earth Month, we’re reminded of all the ways we can honor, contribute to the wellbeing of, and show up for Mother Nature. Below are just a few ways you can help conserve, preserve and protect the environment!

1) Join or volunteer with an environmental action group near you.
Below are just a list of a few groups that help clean, pres...

I’ve spent most of my childhood surrounded by choral music. Singing with the multi-cultural Young People’s Chorus of New York City for the past six years and performing alongside choirs from all over the world at the World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand, has shown me how music works as a universal language. It’s one of the few things that can actually build a bridge bet...