More Than Meets the Eye: The Role of Bluffing in Communication and Success

By Yanely Lopez Illustration by Yeji Hong Imagine standing in court, a defense attorney confidently presenting their case while leaving certain details out to protect their client. Is this lying—or is it bluffing? In high-stakes environments like this, the line between deception and strategy blurs, often depending on whether the audience expects full transparency or…

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From Stigma to Self-Care: A Mental Health Journey

By Yanely Lopez Illustration by Merel Hamminga How did mental health go from being a taboo topic to even becoming a TikTok trend? Why are more people, like celebrity Selena Gomez, speaking so openly about it? Is it possible that everyone is now just “mentally ill”?  Navigating conversations about mental health can still be challenging…

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