The Heights

Self-Interest and Selflessness: A Complex Relationship

Peter Coquillette • February 22, 2024

Each micro-decision is a balancing act of managing personal care with maintaining relationships. While some decisions allow you to further yourself and your relationships—for example, going to the gym with a friend—even trivial decisions often require sacrifice for one over the other.

Head Empty, No Thoughts: A Beginner’s Guide to the Bog of Bleh

Punnya Kalapurakkel • February 18, 2024

You see, I have recently found myself feeling stuck in a bog of bleh—a void of lethargy and nothingness. In it, identity feels irrelevant, purpose seems excessive, ideals feel presumptuous, and goals are downright impossible.

The Show Must Go On

Matthew Ablondi • April 2, 2023

I felt like I was reminiscing with a departing friend as we all sat around recounting our favorite jokes and picking which episode to watch next, knowing the show would soon exist only in my memories.

I Lost Myself Somewhere in Between BC and Texas

Alexa Piedra • October 18, 2022

In all seriousness, I actually did lose myself somewhere in between Texas and BC. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve lost yourself too. This very matter has brought me to tears at times. It’s easy to forget that you can reintroduce yourself to yourself and others at any time regardless of being in the same location surrounded by the same people.

Doing Service For Personal Growth

Mahima Menghani • April 29, 2018

"By signing up and agreeing to fundraise for the program, I was only continuing to invest in my own growth."