Essays

“Total Eclipse of the Heart”

“You should go see the path of totality,” my dad told me a few months ago.

April 2024 in Tufts University’s The Edit

“A Brief Editation”

The first version of this essay about my 10-day meditation retreat last fall—up at 4 a.m., 14 hours of meditation each day, only breakfast and lunch served, silence throughout—was pretty epic.

January 2025 in Tufts University’s The Edit

“Memories of a Green Girl”

When Wicked the musical hit my high school, I hated it.

November 2025, Tufts University’s The Edit

“Just Dance”

I did not want to watch Dancing With the Stars.

January 2026, Tufts University’s The Edit

“The Spy Within”

As a kid I was obsessed with spies.

August 2025 in Tufts University’s The Edit

“I, Procrastinator”

I come before you today with not an essay, but a confession.

“Ode to Instant Ramen”

Over the years, I’ve had many revelatory food experiences.

“Dear Journalism”

I hoped I would never have to write this letter, but the day has come: I'm not in love with you anymore.