Eriyale’s Eri-tales

For so long, I believed that I would only be happy if I were someone else. It took years of self-reflection to realize how wrong I was. ...

Although spreading rumors and judging others is the basis of high school culture, it is not a tradition we have to keep. ...

America’s infamous history has encouraged the silence and alienation of Black citizens—especially when it comes to voting. The systematic racism rooted in our culture has made it unreasonably difficult for Black citizens to understand their voice can be heard....

Cheating should not be encouraged between students, but the true measure of knowledge cannot be shown simply with letter grades. ...

Even with the progress that has been made, there needs to be a larger emphasis on the safety and security of LGBTQ+ individuals. ...

With recent speculations of war and high tension with the Middle East, this new year has brought terror for American and Iranian citizens. ...

Age may only be a number, but it isn’t stopping younger generations from poking fun at those older than them....

Not everything meets the eye–especially when it comes to the sky. ...

If a prayer a day keeps the sadness away, how many nights do I have to pray to cure my depression?...

People have nothing better to do than point out that mistakes and flaws of others, but it is about time we take a look in the mirror....

Even though Vegas has beautiful memories and stories I will never forget, the fear of feeling stuck in my hometown has caused me to feel like sticking around will turn me into a failure....

Did anyone say, mid-life crisis? Or is that just me. ...