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For-Profit University is Actively Hurting Our Mental Health

I lost a friend in a system that didn’t care about him. Sadly, he represents a trend in higher education, not the outlier.

Oct 15, 2020

For-Profit University is Actively Hurting Our Mental Health

Oct 15, 2020

It Doesn’t Matter Whether George Floyd Was an Asshole or Not

A message for a friend

Jun 8, 2020

It Doesn’t Matter Whether George Floyd Was an Asshole or Not

Jun 8, 2020

In Defense of the Over-Complicated Life

Why we should rethink the goal of happiness

Aug 18, 2019

In Defense of the Over-Complicated Life

Aug 18, 2019

Adult Diapers, Death Anxiety, and Social Disintegration

What our rear-ends teach us about ourselves and society

Aug 7, 2019

Adult Diapers, Death Anxiety, and Social Disintegration

Aug 7, 2019

The Need for Pretension

On hipsterism and the avoidance of death

Jul 11, 2019

The Need for Pretension

Jul 11, 2019

Why the Alt-Right Loves Abortion

And why it doesn’t really matter where they stand on the issue

May 22, 2019

Why the Alt-Right Loves Abortion

May 22, 2019

Conservatism for Cool Kids: Why Hipsters Aren’t as Liberal as You Think

I can’t help but notice them daily. Their vintage flannels infiltrate my eyes; their scent of beard shampoo floods my nostrils. I…

Apr 18, 2019

Conservatism for Cool Kids: Why Hipsters Aren’t as Liberal as You Think

Apr 18, 2019

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P.S. I Love You

Confessions of a Casual Drug-User

How one drug shattered my relationships (and why I’m sober today)

Aug 22, 2018

Confessions of a Casual Drug-User

Aug 22, 2018

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The Writing Cooperative

Self-Awareness is the Key to Good Writing

How to make great content by challenging your inner-voice

Aug 20, 2018

Self-Awareness is the Key to Good Writing

Aug 20, 2018

How to prepare for a night of heavy drinking

By getting over your hangover

Aug 19, 2018

How to prepare for a night of heavy drinking

Aug 19, 2018

Why nuns hate my knees

Nuns are no fun.

Aug 12, 2018

Why nuns hate my knees

Aug 12, 2018

Is your life built well?

This is the age of shoddy craftsmanship. And it’s ruining our lives.

Aug 10, 2018

Is your life built well?

Aug 10, 2018

Why 2018 is a Great Year for Aliens

Join Blonk Blonkerson, chair-alien of the Inter-Galactic Convention for Earthling Suppression, in praise of this extraordinary year for…

Aug 8, 2018

Why 2018 is a Great Year for Aliens

Aug 8, 2018

In Defence of Screw-ups

So, you did something stupid. You screwed up major-league, and your mind won’t let you forget it. They say actions speak louder than words…

Aug 7, 2018

In Defence of Screw-ups

Aug 7, 2018

A Day in the Life of a Pretentious Snob

Every day, I put on my vintage button down shirt and a pair of skinny jeans, and I’m out the door to the local mom and pop coffee shop. Of…

Aug 6, 2018

A Day in the Life of a Pretentious Snob

Aug 6, 2018

Taylor Swift for Metalheads

How to live the wildest dreams you never knew you had

Aug 4, 2018

Taylor Swift for Metalheads

Aug 4, 2018

The Schmendrick

The Schmendrick

I am a stupid, ineffectual fool. So are you, and that's okay. Join me in discovering the world - one flaw at a time.

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