Project Semicolon: Your Story Isn’t Over Yet

     Project Semicolon was started in order to raise awareness about suicide, however, the founder, Amy Bleuel, committed suicide herself. The movement began in 2013––ten years after Bleuel’s father committed suicide. She wanted to find a symbol to honor him and ended up creating the foundation for the faith-based group. A semicolon is used when an author chooses to continue a sentence instead of … Continue reading Project Semicolon: Your Story Isn’t Over Yet

Women’s March on Washington: Fighting for Our Rights

       The Women’s March On Washington (WMW)––a march for those who believe in women’s rights and human rights––took place on January 21, 2017. A rally was held beforehand at 10 am, and the marching began around 1:15 pm. Demonstrators were to meet at the intersection of Independence Avenue and SW Third Street near the Capital. However, with such a high attendance, crowds extended … Continue reading Women’s March on Washington: Fighting for Our Rights