Rebecca Reynoso

I keep seeing opinion pieces about how a woman should behave, dress, carry herself, speak, post on social media, and so on by women authors in opinion-pieces. I know some people think that women should dress and behave a certain way (based on…

Many people are blessed with awesome coworkers, but some people aren't so lucky. Even if you love the people you work with, chances are they do things that grind your gears more than you'd care to admit. With all of the clashing personalities that…

With societal hype on having a significant other still extremely prevalent and emphasized in modern media, many women often have the notion that it is necessary to have a boyfriend during key moments of their lives: dances, weddings (as a date),…

By now, you're probably tired of the hundreds of articles written about the short-lived Unicorn Frappucino from Starbucks - especially the taste-test opinion-pieces, so instead of reading a drawn out explanation of the "three Snickers bars' worth" of…

You wear your fur-covered sweaters proudly in public, know that not just any brand of cat food will "do," and that your foot is more of a toy than any of the cute ones in your cat's toy box. People who have cats just don't understand the bond you…

I have always struggled with my racial and cultural identity. Coming from a Mexican-American household, especially in today's political climate, my issues with racial and cultural identity continually multiply. For those of you who know me, you'll…

Though you know you have to be at work at 9 am tomorrow, you go to sleep too late and hit the snooze button more times than you'd like to admit. You now have a total of 72 minutes to shower, dry your hair, get dressed, feed your cat, do your makeup,…

Sometimes, it feels like you do some weird stuff that nobody else would ever be caught dead doing. Well, here's the thing - we all have our quirks and oddities. And though you're still probably kind of weird (which is totally okay!), here are 10…

As a guy on a budget, you probably dread every big holiday and the societal pressure you're put under to get the "best" gift for your girlfriend. Though handmade gifts are always welcome, sometimes you want to go the extra mile and get something…

Have you always been intrigued by the allure of superstition, and enticed by the idea of spooky things happening on Friday the 13th? Have you ever wondered how you could take advantage of such an ominous-sounding date and indulge in all things horror…

As a lifelong sports fan and a die-hard Blackhawks fan, I've long thought about the special amenities given to the fortunate few who sit encased in glass above the "regular" folks at sporting events. It's been an underlying dream of mine to get the…

With the holiday season well underway, and quickly coming to an end once again, it's inevitable you've heard Christmas music on the radio since Black Friday. And it's likely you might be sick of it by now. But if you're anything like me, you just…

On an unusually mild and profoundly rainy night in early November, a curse of monumental proportions was lifted. This curse was lifted off of the backs of men, women, and children who had waited decades, generations, lifetimes - many of whom waited…

They will doubt you and say you are incapable of reaching your highest potential. They will remind you that you're wrong for setting goals they think are unattainable. They will tell you to lower your standards to fit a mold they believe you fall…

An hour before I'm scheduled to begin, I am walking to work. I want some time to myself to sit, write, drink my coffee, and prepare for my day. Headphones in, I am cognizant of my surroundings as I make my way down the street. I am tired. I need…

As I've gotten older, I've found that one of life's happiest moments is the handful of hours between 3 and 6pm on a weekday: happy hour. But this week, happy hour got a lot happier in the hour that preceded the birthday dinner my friend and I…

A few nights ago in my WRD 582 course (grad-level writing center theory/pedagogy), we did a very important writing exercise that I think all writing instructors should try with their students. Before I get into it, though, let me give you a general…

Before entering college, I made a huge mistake that I can't take back. The result of my mistake was something long-lasting and irreversible. As dire as that sounds, no, I didn't cut someone out of my life or lose an irreplaceable family heirloom in…

I've been single for a little over a year and a half at this point, and while my last relationship is long over and done, I have actively and unashamedly been on a couple of dating apps on-and-off since then. Inevitably, people often question my…

For eight years in grammar school, you're surrounded by the same 20 or so people and develop what seem to be lifelong friendships. Yet, once the calendar reaches mid-June of your eighth-grade year, those lifelong friendships seem to fizzle out as you…