When I was younger, no matter where I lived, the local library would become my new favorite place. In 2003, when I was 6, my family and I moved to Bowling Green...
We have anti-valentines, self-love day, Galentine’s day, and so many more, but the bros still have nothing. Saturday isn’t the only day for the boys, so here is...
When Troye Sivan came out as gay to the world via his YouTube channel in 2013, he elevated his status from online sensation to LGBTQ icon. His surging pop caree...
This story was originally published in early May in “Grit,” the fourth issue of Talisman magazine.
Once — I must have been 7 or 8 years old — I dreamt that my ...
Editor's note: This is an opinion piece by Talisman writer Dillon McCormick.
Kentucky is, in political parlance, a ruby-red state. While our parents and gran...
Editor’s note: This is a personal narrative by Talisman writer Rachel Phelps as she reflects on her upcoming graduation from WKU. Rachel has been a Talisman web...
Editor’s note: This personal narrative reflects on instances of racial discrimination, including the use of a racial slur.
The thing about racism that most ...
Editor's note: This is a personal narrative by Talisman writer Adam Murphy.
It was the summer after my freshman year of high school. My friends and I were ha...
In the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, there has been a wave of youth activism in support of gun control. Much has been written ...
In the early morning hours of Nov. 9, 2016 as it became clear that Trump was to be our new president, many Americans grappled with shock and disbelief. But long...
