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Stories that inform. Content that inspires. Creators that impact.

The Impact

Stories that inform. Content that inspires. Creators that impact.

The Impact

Dear 11-Year-Old Self, You Are Now a Writer

Dear 11-Year-Old Self, You Are Now a Writer

Liv Meier, Associate Editor May 2, 2018

I was about 11 years old when I first realized that I wanted to be a writer. I was at my local convenience store when I picked up this tiny composition book, and when I opened it up to the first page I...

Strength, Kindness, and Frank Sinatra

Strength, Kindness, and Frank Sinatra

Liv Meier, Associate Editor March 8, 2018

The other day, my father found one of my grandma’s favorite CDs with a little note attached to it listing her favorite song. It was Frank Sinatra’s album from 1973, Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back, and she...

I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

Liv Meier, Associate Editor February 27, 2018

In an attempt to get to know me better during (what I thought was) a casual conversation, one of the editors at my internship asked me, “Liv, what has been your biggest accomplishment in life so far?” And...

The Age of Fake News

The Age of Fake News

Liv Meier, Associate Editor February 13, 2018

"So you're a crook then, right?" "Do you even need a degree for that anymore?" "Isn't it all just fake news?" With a president who has started the fake news epidemic and is keen on bashing news...

My Last Family Dinner

My Last Family Dinner

Liv Meier, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

“Hi honey. Just to let you know your father found out I have a special friend.” My phone slipped out of my hands, right onto the floor, and cracked a little. Just like my heart. My parents are...

License and Registration, Please

License and Registration, Please

Liv Meier, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

Like most 21-year-olds, sometimes I do unsafe things while driving. I don’t necessarily think it’s on purpose – I’m just a college student. I drive fast, have no patience and am always running...

New Bridges and New Beginnings

New Bridges and New Beginnings

Liv Meier, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

I’ve never been fond of bridges, some may even say that I had a mild case of gephyrophobia (yes, I did have to look that up). I’ve always been afraid of heights but for some reason, while crossing...

Keep Your Hands Off of My Birth Control

Keep Your Hands Off of My Birth Control

Liv Meier, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

Dear Men and the Trump Administration, Keep your hands off of my birth control, and keep your laws off of my body. Only a few days ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a...

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