Writer Shereen Rana explores the role of stories and fiction in not only her life but society at large. Through a lyric essay, she delves into the urge and need to contextualize and re-contextualize our feelings, circumstances, and the world around us. Join her as she questions the impact of storytelling and shares her personal journey in understanding its importance.

The color white has long symbolized peace and purity, but is it becoming a detriment to our daily lives?

Writer Shereen Rana investigates the impact of the color white on our psyche. From the lack of creativity in institutional settings to the minimalist trend in homes, discover how colors can boost our wellness and productivity.

In this short poem, writer Joyce Chen encourages people to slow down and think about what it means to know someone.

Chapter 1 of ill met by moonlight by Phoebe Nerem

College senior Leo Perez likes to believe he leads a typical student life; studying hard during the week, partying hard during the weekend. There’s nothing particularly spectacular about it, despite his flair for theatrics. After receiving a formal invitation to a charity gala, however, he couldn’t be more shocked by the hosts. The Mun twins, his best friends from childhood, have returned to his hometown ten years after the mysterious double homicide of their parents. Unbeknownst to him, Nero and Mari Mun’s now international celebrity statuses and exorbitant amount of wealth have rendered the pair unrecognizable, and nothing is adding up. Leo enlists his closest friend Indre to buffer the awkwardness of attending the gala, but not even they can stop the dizzying firestorm that ensues in the wake of the Muns’ dramatic return.