Changing the Narrative
“Changing the narrative” is a phrase we like to define as changing the conversation and shifting the mindset on campus. We want to help change the narrative by normalizing everyday struggles and showing the beauty of vulnerability. To make this step, The Oracle will publish personal stories of strength, hope, healing and growth every other week.
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as an open book, as someone who’s quick to trust others. However, that’s not how I see myself. While I’ll trust
[...]I distinctly remember multiple moments during class breaks in which someone tried to reach out to me. They glanced at me, walked toward me and…abruptly turned away. I
[...]Time first stopped for me eight years ago. Swimming in the Pacific Ocean, I happened to get caught off-guard by a rather large wave, and after tumbling through the water for
[...]The first time I failed a test– really failed it, F for flunk and all that –I didn’t handle things well. That is to say, I curled up in a ball and tried to pretend
[...]Compiled by Julia Cheunkarndee The Oracle: What are the Sources of Strength, and how are they beneficial to students today? Scott LoMurray: The eight sources of strength
[...]I have been on this planet for 49 years. I have been teaching for 24. I have been a mom for 21. Sometimes I feel like I really know what I am doing and have this whole
[...]Compiled by Liza Kolbasov The Oracle: What is the crisis text line? How does it work? Libby Craig: The crisis text line, we provide free, 24/7 confidential crisis support by
[...] Compiled by Andrew Zhao The Oracle: You work in the wellness center. What is your position and what do you do in that position? Lauren Rocha: My title is called the
[...]Written by Vidur Thukral I know who I am. I’m the guy with the repetitive jokes, the guy who’s a huge aviation geek and the guy who has a weird obsession with Indian
[...]Written by Isha Gupta Humans are social creatures; we pride ourselves in making connections and bonding with others. However, our constant focus on others causes some of us
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