Citlali DuraninWriting 150WP4: Intertwining VoicesI always considered myself a bad writer in school, unable to craft eloquent sentences that would live up to my academic standards. I…Dec 11, 2021Dec 11, 2021
Citlali DuraninWriting 150WP3: We don’t belong because we are told we don’t belongReceiving my acceptance letter to USC was one of the highlights of my life; I vividly remember the flow of tears running down my face as I…Nov 22, 2021Nov 22, 2021
Citlali DuranPost 5: I don’t feel pretty, I just feel used“I don’t feel pretty, I just feel used.” — Taylor SwiftNov 20, 2021Nov 20, 2021
Citlali DuranPost 5: Life on Portrait ModeAs a teenager, I felt like the world and its possibilities awaited, and I was growing impatient. The education I dreamt for, the big cities…Nov 16, 20211Nov 16, 20211
Citlali DuranPost 4: The Toxic World of CheerleadingWhen one thinks of a cheerleader, images subconsciously come to mind; short skirts, big bows, pom poms usually popular, and exceptionally…Nov 10, 20211Nov 10, 20211
Citlali DuraninWriting 150WP2: Western Beauty Standards at USCBy: Citlali DuranOct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
Citlali DuraninWriting 150WP1: Never EnoughA problem many young girls of color face at a young age is an early identity crisis. In a world where white is celebrated and admired…Sep 20, 2021Sep 20, 2021
Citlali DuranPost 3: Silenced in the Classroom“Congrats! You did it !!! And in true Lali fashion-with grace and a smile” written on my graduation card given to me by one of my favorite…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Citlali DuranPost 2: How a Narcissist Taught Me to Love MyselfChris was the most creative and thoughtful boy I had met in my life. Coming from a traditional household, creativity wasn’t one of my…Sep 13, 20211Sep 13, 20211