Upasna Barath
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Rookie » Upasna Asks: What Is Self-Love?
We're talking about appreciating who we are. → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: How Important Is It To Be "Well-Rounded"?
We're talking about the pressure to do it all. → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: What Are You Doing With Your Life?
We're talking about the future. → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: How Do I Get Over Someone I Never Dated?
We're talking about moving on. → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: How Do I Break Up With a Friend?
How do you get the courage to end a friendship? → Read More
Rookie » In Print
Recommended reading to add to your list. → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: Why Am I a Romantic?
We're talking about love. → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: What If I Don't Like My Name?
I’ve always wanted to discuss this issue. Hi, Rookies! Today I will be answering one of your questions. This question was sent in by a reader, and I am so glad it was asked because it is something I’ve always wanted to discuss. I will be answering the following questions in this video: * How do I get a nickname I like? * What if I don’t like my name? * Do you have any advice for dealing with… → Read More
Rookie » Daily Links: Ariana Grande Edition
Welcome to Wednesday! Here’s another edition of Daily Links… Collage by Ruby Aitken, using a photo via Variety. Ariana Grande will return to Manchester for a special concert in a honor of the victims of the terrorist attack at her concert on May 22. Artists including Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, Coldplay, and others are set to play. Watch this viral video of actress Jessica Chastain, a… → Read More
Rookie » Daily Links: Bresha Meadows Edition
Welcome to Wednesday! Here’s another edition of Daily Links… Collage by Ruby Aitken, using a photo via the Root. Bresha Meadows, 15, who was facing possible long-term imprisonment for the killing of her allegedly abusive father, has pleaded guilty. With the guilty plea, she will serve an additional two months in juvenile detention before beginning a six-month term in a mental health treatment… → Read More
Rookie » Daily Links: Clemency Edition
Good morning! Get ready for Thursday with this edition of Daily Links… Chelsea Manning has been released from prison. The former Army intelligence analyst, who provided hundreds of thousands of classified and sensitive documents to WikiLeaks, was granted clemency by former President Obama. Meet Julie Lalonde, a Canadian feminist activist spreading awareness and information about preventing… → Read More
Rookie » Daily Links: Health Care Repeal Edition
Welcome to Friday! Get ready for the weekend with these Daily Links… This piece explains how the Republican health bill will affect sexual assault survivors. Yesterday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. The repeal could deny insurance coverage to millions of Americans, including those with “pre-existing conditions” (some examples… → Read More
Rookie » Immature Hour
I put on a blazer, the final touch of my College Democrats and College Republicans debate outfit, looked at myself in the mirror and said, “Damn, you look good. You should dress like this more often.” Given my academic record and my dreams of pursuing a career in law, I know there will come a time when the blazer, pencil skirt, and the crisp shirt will become my uniform. In that moment, I… → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: How Do I Maintain a Busy Schedule?
Hello, everyone! Spring is here, which for some means clearing out old habits, developing new routines, and cleaning up your life! This semester is super busy for me—probably the busiest I’ve ever been—but I’m not feeling too overwhelmed (yet). So the ultimate (and timeless) question How do I maintain my busy schedule? resurfaced in my head, along with these: * Is it “unhealthy” to have so many… → Read More
Rookie » A Fork in the Road
My mother and I went to the same college, separated by 18 years. I often walk through campus in awe of the idea that my mom once walked on the same sidewalk, maybe even thinking about the same things I am thinking about—how to find time to eat a meal, a pressing assignment, or a meeting with a professor. I sometimes feel so much like her. We are extremely close, so it is no surprise that I have… → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: Why Don't I See People Like Me in the Media?
Hi, everyone! I hope you’re doing well. In the last edition of Upasna Asks, I talked about some common struggles that come with being the only person of color in white spaces. I kept thinking about this topic, and I started to consider “white spaces” as more than just physical places, but also as organizations, institutions, and industries. Today I’ll be talking about the entertainment industry,… → Read More
Rookie » Upasna Asks: What Do You Do When You're the Only POC in the Room?
Hello, everyone! It’s been almost two weeks since our new president was inaugurated. I’m sure you’ve had some difficult conversations with friends, classmates, and family members (I know I have). Protecting yourself is top priority: Hopefully you’ve been able to step away from discussions that seem like they’re escalating. But what happens when you’re accidentally stuck in an atmosphere that… → Read More
Rookie » How to Organize a Student Protest
I can still feel the disappointment, hopelessness, and frustration I experienced the morning following the 2016 election results. That day began with me crying in the shower, then going to class and seeing my political science professor’s tear-streaked face, and ended with a College Democrats meeting. Once everyone in the group had aired their concerns, I asked what we could do. I’d spent the… → Read More
Rookie » Self-Care for Activists
In December, I recorded an episode of Upasna Asks in which I talked about the importance of self-care when you are participating in activism. After the U.S. presidential election, I was especially overwhelmed by the lack of understanding many of my friends and family had for my politics, my openness in discussing the issues I care about, and my work as an activist. With Donald Trump’s… → Read More
Rookie » Mini Mall: Get Organized
Meditation Guide: Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Anxiety has always resulted in an extreme amount of disorganization. Managing my anxiety and the resulting clutter has been a struggle, but my saving grace has been meditation. Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn is a 300-page guide to everyday meditation. Kabat-Zinn teaches his readers the art of meditation as a way… → Read More