Author Archives: Sarah

Drama has never been a missing component of my life. I have, among other similar experiences, had my teeth pulled out without any numbing, been knocked unconscious as a result of falling off of a high chair, and been so … Continue reading →

Choosing what to read is exhausting. I try to expose myself to the literature that’s out there, so I’ll drive to the bookstore and walk along the long aisle and just browse. But what am I really looking for? What … Continue reading →

My relationship with reading has always been a complicated one. When I had just moved to the United States, I struggled to keep up with the reading assignments I was supposed to do for school, and reading became a kind … Continue reading →

Love. Love is complicated. In one sense, it seems almost impossible to define. It can’t be seen, can’t be heard, tasted, bought, or sold. And of all abstractions, love seems like one of the most subjective, most nuanced. So much … Continue reading →

I absolutely hate advertisements. They take up so much time and I never feel as though they are benefitting me – the casual viewer, just sitting on the couch eating ice cream and trying to have a somewhat enjoyable time. … Continue reading →

I don’t like to think about death, which is interesting, considering the fact that death is the only thing in life that is certain. Nevertheless, death, has always seemed just a little bit too permanent for me. I can’t escape … Continue reading →

Let me just confess: I dream a lot. I dream at night and on long car rides. I dream about medical school and about research and about everything exciting that can happen in my life. I dream, with satisfaction and … Continue reading →

The United States is a giant melting pot, isn’t it? I have done copious amounts of international travel and have never been to a place whose diversity could equal that of America’s. It’s a beautiful thought; it’s what a majority would envision … Continue reading →

The law. The lawyers. The outcome. Which one intrigues us the most? Our court system is a complex one, and one that is constantly evolving, constantly under criticism and always a source of public interest. Why are we so interested … Continue reading →

  Writing about technology is risky business. Today, it’s hard to develop an argument free of bias or group identity. We judge someone as young and intelligent, or old and stale based on which side they are on. But instead … Continue reading →