The Readership
Writing essays for class is fine, but The Readership is where the real conversations happen. Once a week, I send out a curated mix of sharp hot takes, campus insights, and deep dives on issues actually shaping our generation. Consider it your 5-minute weekly break to think deeper, question assumptions, or just steal a good point for your next debate.
Not So Universal: America’s Healthcare Crisis
Currently, about 78 countries have universal healthcare, but the United States isn’t one of them (Oyster). For a country known for leading the world in medicine, technology, and economics, this is shocking. Join me as we explore the reasons why universal health coverage hasn’t been adopted in the United States and what can be done to change this.
1000 connections, performative or productive?
Networking and LinkedIn go hand in hand—or so I thought. Earlier this week, I reached the elusive milestone of 1,000 LinkedIn connections, but what does this even mean? Let’s find out together!
Unlocking Your Head Start, early?
Today, I participated in a career fair with my business internship class. Despite running late, due to being underdressed and almost forgetting about the event entirely, I had a positive experience. On my drive home, however, I found myself reflecting on what the perfect start to a career actually looks like for a teenager, and I think I’ve found the answer.
The “Lessons” in History Lessons?
Because we didn’t see it doesn’t mean it never happened. When taking a trip down history, it is easy to look back and be perplexed that the individuals of past didn’t do anything to some of the atrocities that were happening. One reason could be that our ancestor turn a blind eye, another could be because they were blind to the issue.
Extracurriculars, what’s next?
During my first week of high school, upperclassmen kept giving me the exact same advice: “Join as many clubs as you can” and “Stack your extracurriculars.” It sounded simple enough, but looking at the endless list of options, I had no idea where to even start. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to build a strong resume without burning out, let’s break it down.
Doomscrolling: Is It a Discipline or Environment Problem?
Summer 2026 just finished and, like most of us, I am reflecting on how it went. As a teenager, I am not far off from the stereotype of spending excessive time on my phone daily. So, this summer I set a goal to limit my screen time to under four hours a day. Through trial and error, I succeeded, but I don’t think this was related to discipline. Let me explain.
My website is finally published, what now?
I always imagined myself having my own website, now that I do, it feels strange.
Saying “no”?
The word “no” has a strange feeling around it. It feels like talking to someone while another person is creeping up behind them, and instead of warning them about the danger, you say nothing and let them get punched in the head.
Fred Hampton in education?
Fred Hampton is a revolutionary activist. Spoke about the “rainbow coalition” and was very influential in the civil rights movement. Despite this and more, many students won’t every hear his name.
