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In "When Will It Be Enough," University of Delaware student Roisin Daly describes how she channeled her fear of becoming another victim of gun violence into a passion for advocacy. Roisin…

In "I Broke the Cycle," Gianni Dollard, a University of Delaware sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, explores her path to becoming a strong Black woman. Gianni submitted her message…

In "More Than Just My Student Debt," University of Delaware student Stella Galli explains why her student loans fuel her ambition to succeed. Stella is a senior majoring in communication…

In "Blue Lights Through Rose-Colored Glasses," University of Delaware student Marisa Harczuk calls for meaningful change on campus to stop sexual violence. Marisa is a senior majoring in…

In "My Great Grandma's Story," University of Delaware senior Melanie Markowitz honors the memory of her beloved grandmother, a survivor of the Holocaust. Melanie graduated in December…

In "Humans Over Numbers," University of Delaware student Konner Metz considered the impact of assigning a number to a person's worth. Konner is a junior majoring in communication with…

In "On Being a Number," University of Delaware student Richard Plotzker, with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, shared how numbers defined not only his medical career but also the…

In "More Than Just a Number," University of Delaware student Esha Shah recounted how a microaggression has inspired her to take action. Esha is a senior majoring in public policy and…

In "I'm More Than Enough," Zoe Shapiro, a University of Delaware senior majoring in communication, explored how the pressure to achieve affects personal identity and self esteem. Zoe…

In "Dollar Signs," University of Delaware student Grace Sweetman examined the crippling effect of student debt on the futures of young people. Grace is a 4+1 student pursuing B.A. degree…

In "I Will Not Be Silenced," Ella Lathan, a University of Delaware senior majoring in vocal performance and minoring in journalism, shared her painful, personal account of sexual assault.…

In "The Cost of Social Media," Gina Cosenza, a University of Delaware senior majoring in media communication, explored the dark side of social media and its impact on vulnerable…

IIn "When My Bubble Burst," Samantha Shey, a University of Delaware junior majoring in communication, examined economic inequalities in America. Samantha submitted her message for the…