Kathryn Pierce

Hello! I'm Ryn, a class of 2027 digital and print journalism major, minoring in sustainable leadership from Lancaster, PA. I have always loved writing, especially creative writing, and about matters that are important to me like sustainability // conscious consumption and social injustices. I'm passionate about sustainable interior design, second-hand fashion, and music - Spotify is rynpierce! My goal is to produce provocative writing that gets people talking and work for a publication that supports and values creative endeavors!

Self-Improvement

The World Rewards Audacity, Not Potential

By Kathryn Pierce

I have spent too many nights sick to my stomach over decisions I haven’t even made yet. I am terrified of choosing wrong or terrified…

Campus Culture

The ship hasn’t sailed yet, so keep putting yourself out there

By Kathryn Pierce

College can be daunting, especially at a large university where being surrounded by thousands of people every day can somehow make you feel even more…

This Just In

Americans Mobilize Against ICE, Calling for Empathy Over Enforcement

By Kathryn Pierce

With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dominating the headlines during President Donald Trump’s second term, Americans across the country are organizing under a simple…

Self-Improvement

The Things We Don’t Say About Love

By Kathryn Pierce

The truth is, love can consume you. It can rework your entire being, carve into you, cause immense pain — and still somehow heal the…

Self-Improvement

Protecting Your Light Without Abandoning Your Fire

By Kathryn Pierce

In 2026, we’re cultivating whimsy. It’s time to prioritize joy, nostalgia and creative expression as an antidote to doomscrolling, overconsumption and cultural burnout. Life should…

Beauty & Health

THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD

By Kathryn Pierce

At this point, it’s pretty safe to say that most people with internet and social media access have heard of GLP-1s and their rapid success…