Liv DelPrete

Dec 7, 2023 | theappalachianonline.com | Nadine Jallal |Liv DelPrete

The finals week frenzy is here, and those papers you have been putting off have piled up in the corners of your brain you refuse to visit. The calculations of how long you need to study to get an A on your final have become a problem you cannot solve. You shift your focus so the equation equals “this is common sense, I do not need to study.” Nonetheless, some feelings of shame are creeping in.

Oct 30, 2023 | theappalachianonline.com | Nadine Jallal |Liv DelPrete

Imagine this: It’s a cool and refreshing October afternoon, and you’ve just stepped off the bus. As you make your way home, the satisfying sound of fallen leaves crunch beneath your shoes. The entire neighborhood is coming alive with Halloween spirit as colorful inflatables and jack-o-lanterns adorn the lawns, while delicate cotton spiderwebs drape over the bushes.

Oct 23, 2023 | theappalachianonline.com | Nadine Jallal |Liv DelPrete

When you’re able to hide behind a screen, it’s easy to express your feelings in a way you never would in real life. You might take on a persona you don’t even identify with for a moment of gratification and a sense of belonging. Free from the apprehension of appearing vulnerable or the scrutiny of individuals far removed from your immediate social circle, it is easy to find solace on anonymous platforms like Yik Yak.