Not an Empty Promise

by Leah Jean-Louis, Swarthmore College, '14

The New Year is the best time to reflect on the many challenges and successes you had throughout 2011. But more importantly, it’s the perfect time to set new goals so that 2012 ends up being your year. So take out a piece of paper and really think about how you become...

Can that not be called happiness?

by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15

I’m just a poor boy. I come from dirt roads and flea markets. I used to eat ramen noodles for lunch. My most expensive toy set was a box of Legos. How did I do it? I came from nothing. There was no house, no perfect family; no inheritance to be drawn from. I...