by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
The two most important things that will happen in your career are finding your passion, and finding an already accomplished figure in your field to shape your career after. I remember when I found my passion. I quietly sat in the back of an overpriced taxi when my...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
What makes super heroes so interesting to us? Is it their laser beams, flying ability, or super strength? Maybe we are fascinated by their gadgets instead, or their chiseled heroic physique. We are captivated by neither of those things. Instead, it is there journey to...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
I used to think written up in the stars somewhere was my guide to the galaxy–the galaxy being college that is. Somewhere between the twinkling constellations was an ancient treasure map that held all of the answers to my questions about being a first generation...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
I sit in class listening, or not listening to my math teacher ramble on about mean, median, and mode and how statistical math is all around us. Then a cold chill rolls down my spine and I gasp as a cruel realization grabs hold of my attention. Did I do enough this...
by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
I thought that my problems stopped with only being a first generation student, but this semester It’s been a little more difficult for me because of other factors. I often forget that I’m black. I don’t do it on purpose; it’s just a product of the environment I...
