Jake JenkinsYou Should Know About: Former State Rep. Harriette Bailey ConnIn a representative democracy such as that of the United States, it is crucial that the government matches the constituency. This means…Apr 23, 2019Apr 23, 2019
Jake JenkinsTired: “Pomp & Circumstance” Wired: “Go the Distance” from HerculesGo the Distance from Disney’s Hercules should permanently replace Pomp & Circumstance as the song that hopeful college graduates hear as…Mar 17, 2019Mar 17, 2019
Jake JenkinsI took a 30-day break from being Extremely Online and rediscovered my purpose.Social media is a paradox. It started out as the digital embodiment of a schoolyard playground, allowing for connections amongst peers and…Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
Jake JenkinsWhy Music Matters (to me, at least)On February 9th, 2018, the world lost Johan Johannsson, a man whose music soundtracked some of the most influential movies I’ve ever…Feb 14, 2018Feb 14, 2018
Jake JenkinsAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp is Full of Toxic FriendshipsOne of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my years as a very hungry college student involved letting go. No, not letting go of…Feb 11, 20181Feb 11, 20181
Jake JenkinsTalking About It.When I first started to fight back against my anxiety and depression, it felt like swimming against an undercurrent. Everything I thought I…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017