
Don't Forget To Check In On Your Friends
Everyone knows how important and helpful it is to hear words of support when they're struggling with mental health or going through a tough

It's Time To End The Stigma Behind Counseling
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to share an article I wrote for The Odyssey last April, concerning one of the subjects th

How Going To Concerts Can Actually Benefit Your Health
I truly believe that concerts and other live music events make the world a better place. I've yet to find anything that's better than the...

16 Free Activities Your Summer Won't Be Complete Without
Hey all! As spring takes hold here in Virginia, it's got me daydreaming about the upcoming summer and all the fun things ahead. But,...

Album Review: 'You Are OK' by The Maine
If you know me at all, you know that The Maine has been one of my absolute favorite bands since I was in middle school. I've traveled...

9 Reasons Why Everyone Should 'Shop Small'
As I grew up in the small, rural town of Culpeper, Virginia, there were only a handful of things to do: go to the movie theater, eat at...

BANGS Blitz Day: "Companionship"
So, the BANGS Ambassador Spring 2019 term is officially over! (Actually, it has been for about 3-4 weeks now...please forgive me for...

Standardized Testing Has No Place In Modern Schools
Let me preface this with a disclaimer: I am a HORRIBLE test taker. Just horrible. I can absorb and understand concepts in a classroom...

The Media Needs To Stop Making Mass Shooters Famous
Not only as a journalist, but just as a human being, too, I absolutely despise the way most media outlets report on mass shootings....

7 Tools That Every Blogger Needs
Hey guys! Just wanted to share my latest article that I wrote for The Odyssey Online. I thought it would be just a tad bit relevant so I...

PETA Is The Worst Thing To Ever Happen To Animal Rights
NEW ARTICLE ALERT! So, I already knew that PETA was basically the joke of all animal activist groups because of the cringe-y,...

America's Youth Is Facing A Serious Mental Health Crisis
My latest piece on The Odyssey Online not only has to do with something I'm incredibly passionate about, but the topic itself actually...

14 Things College Didn't Teach Me About Being An Adult
My latest article on The Odyssey was inspired by the fact that I am a degree-holding college graduate...yet I still feel wholly...

13 Records That I Can't Live Without
Although I've been slowly growing my collection of records ever since I was a freshman in college, I'm still very much a beginner...

Virginia's Firefighters Deserve More Health Coverage
Did you know that one of the leading causes of death among firefighters is cancer? Did you know that firefighters have a significantly...

BANGS Blitz Day 2019: New Adventures
Hello friends! If you've taken a look at my portfolio/resume on this very website, then you know that I'm a brand ambassador for a...

NEW ARTICLE: Is Music Actually Getting Worse, Or Are We Just Getting Old?
Hello friends! For my latest article on the Odyssey Online, I wanted to explore the nostalgia we have for music of the "good old days,"...

NEW ARTICLE: 6 Simple Ways You Can Advocate For Mental Health
Hey all! My newest article on the Odyssey Online was inspired by a problem that anyone (maybe even the person reading this right now)...


















