by Rasheedah Na’Allah I am a Nigerian Muslim WomanRaised from Jollof rice and my mother’s unwavering loveThe cracked red mud of my rich Yoruba tongueThe sweltering hot sunThe boom-boom of the drumsin my pumping African veinsAnd lifelong happiness,Happiness that rises as my shoulders move to the rhythmHappiness knowing that I can unapologetically express myselfBy wearing …
by Gabriel Gross Those who do not heed the lessons of the past may see history repeat itself. Ireland is a bustling place full of friendly locals and busy tourists. Whether exploring historic neighborhoods in Dublin, drinking in a local pub, or adventuring along the coast of the Emerald Isle, Ireland has it all. Although …
by Ayannah Garcia The feeling of my youth is goneI don’t know where it went but I see it when I look at the swansMaybe it’s the superheroes flying around in capes that I missOr the warm feeling that comes along with a forehead kiss Clouds are moving along the sky with my ageMoney used …
by Liz Setti Is college really the best four years of your life, or an opportunity to grow into the person you hope to become? Social media influencer Eli Rallo once said, “College is not the best four years of your life, but the most formative ones.” As a senior in high school soon to …
by Eli Backhaus Daylight basks on the churchWhile the priest preaches his biblical research The community praises his teachingsWhile his words cause my spirit to quarrel and sting The one who speaks on the pulpit is my fatherThe church worships me as a perfect preacher’s daughter Only if they knew I am tormented and solely …
by Ayannah Garcia There are no limits to what we can do in our dreams. “And in this moment, I swear, we are infinite.” –Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Have you ever wished for more than what you have? If you said it out loud, would people think you might be selfish? Or …
by Jessica Wang If it feels like you’ve “heard this one before,” that’s because you likely did. Today’s films take place in every setting imaginable: inside buildings, outside in the desert, up in outer space, and in places that do not exist. The current set of characters used in films thus far already represents all of …
by Rasheedah Na’Allah No one is immune to Imposter Syndrome, but the feeling is different for everyone. As I mature and become more involved in my community, there has been an increase in the number of achievements and acknowledgments I receive. People around me constantly voice how proud they are of me and how I …
by Izaak Garcia Sometimes a simple “Hello” is all it takes to make a new friend. I can confidently say that out of all the years I have been in school, the first year of college has passed by the fastest. I don’t really know what made my freshman year fly by me so quickly, I …
Big Picture Initiative awarded Bradley University senior Kianna Goss the second quarterly “Biggie” Award for June 2022. This award recognizes a Giving Voice contributor who takes the meaning and impact of community involvement outside of the pages of this publication. Ms. Goss recently graduated from Bradley University, where she majored in journalism with a double …
