Permission to Speak | Fall 2021

The Storyteller

by: Sharolyn Shealey Walking down the stairs into the dank and dark pub, the crew is all there. They all will be graduating in a week. As always, Carter has that feeling like he has one foot in and one foot out with this group. He never understood how he managed to stay friends with…

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The Cult of Fashion Nova by Sophia Tone

Last spring, Atlantans noticed signs posted on poles around the city claiming that “Fashion Nova kidnaps girls.” The signs offered no elaboration, so concerned citizens turned to the internet for answers. One Reddit user mentioned that they’d seen the signs on vehicles around metro Atlanta and in Instagram posts, but that a Google search on…

Navigating Your Twenties When It’s Not What You Expected

By: Olivia McKenzie Congratulations! Today is your college graduation day. You are walking across the stage towards the Dean to finally receive that long-awaited diploma. With every passing step, you think back to all those fun nights you had in your dorm. You remember the all-nighters you pulled, and the eye-opening study abroad trips you…

Shang-Chi’s Cultural Impact on Asian Americans

By: Lydia Choe Since the release of Iron Man and Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009, Marvel Studios and its films released thereafter have not only been held on a pedestal in quality, but also at the box office. Since then, every new release has garnered international attention and critical acclaim. Because…

Subliminal Messages in The Exorcist

By: Bex Ford Although released on December 26, 1973, The Exorcist is still often referred to as one of the scariest movies of all time. The film is notorious for the fear it incited, but also for its subliminal messages that stick in a viewer’s consciousness. As the Halloween season is approaching, it is interesting…

Between Friends

by: Jack Hendry Lyla sat at a table in the corner of the quiet cafe, sipped a small coffee, and watched people, busy with their own lives and problems, move about their day. She was so preoccupied with her thoughts that she didn’t notice Terrence had slid into the seat across from her until he…

Top Mortgage Loan Officer Turns the American Dream into a Reality for Hispanic Immigrants

By: Mauren Silie Natalya Chacon, the top-ranking mortgage loan officer at Freedom Mortgage shares her story on the obstacles it took to become one of the most experienced professionals in her field. Chacon was born in the Dominican Republic. After college, she got married and had a daughter. She explains, “As time passed, I realized…

Anyone Else Sick of The Damage Caused by Misinformation?

By: Taylor Peyton Sometimes, dealing with people who are easily fooled by misinformation is exhausting. Whether it be family members, acquaintances, or just strangers who blurt out conspiracy theories in public. Unfortunately, these gullible people seem to be increasing in numbers and don’t seem to be too far away in terms of proximity. The Spread…

Fast Fashion: The True Cost of Cheap

by: McKenzie Powell As college students on a budget, many of my peers have come to love any brand that is both cheap and easily accessible; I, myself, am also guilty. This is how I know how rarely we know any information about the companies we are buying from. My question to you is, how…