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How GUTS (spilled) has helped my journey of healing and growth
The album is a rollercoaster of emotions that continues her story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

New Wave Magazine
Apr 1, 20245 min read


The Unwavering Thoughts of a Muslim in Media
My reflection as a creative on International Muslim Women’s Day By Sania Ali Much like the difficulty of holding hot coals in your hands, the Prophet (pbuh) said that there will come a time when holding onto your faith mimics this exact struggle. Muslim Women’s Day is a day of celebration. It’s a day to put aside the political, personal, and social views society may hold of Muslim women and celebrate them for who they are. Despite the external and internal battles Muslim wome

New Wave Magazine
Mar 27, 20243 min read


My Revenge Body Has Stretch Marks
Revenge is a dish best served with spicy peanut noodles— and it tastes like a lot of self-love

New Wave Magazine
Jun 21, 20224 min read


All the Stars Reveal Themselves
How acceptance and love validated my truth

New Wave Magazine
Jun 16, 20223 min read


Bitter(sticky)sweet
Memories of my time working at an ice cream shop, and a journey through the many moods that one dessert can elicit

New Wave Magazine
Jun 16, 20225 min read


How do we nurture our creativity?
Akcinya leans on friends working in creative disciplines to learn how she can rediscover her creativity

New Wave Magazine
Jun 16, 20226 min read


Home is where the heart is, but where is the heart?
The word ‘foreign’ does not belong in my vocabulary

New Wave Magazine
Jun 15, 20226 min read


What did I do?
Reflecting on the pain of growing up different

New Wave Magazine
Apr 22, 20222 min read


The Struggles of Trying to Get Over My Fear of Driving
After rude comments from my driving instructor, getting into a car accident, and failing my G2 test, I wondered if I should stop driving

New Wave Magazine
Apr 10, 20225 min read


“I’m Tired” of the Jules Slander
Jules is not a villain, she’s a teenage girl.

New Wave Magazine
Mar 28, 20225 min read


“Unique” - Currently Dormant in the Herd
A firsthand reflection of how conflicting it can be for someone to elude the herd mentality and vocalize their individuality.

New Wave Magazine
Mar 23, 20221 min read


And just like that, it’s over
Reflecting on my post-pandemic undergrad experience before it all comes to an end

New Wave Magazine
Mar 11, 20224 min read


Introspection
This piece explores the intricacies of the anxious mind, from overthinking to victim complexes. Is self-awareness worth the trouble?

New Wave Magazine
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Movies you need to watch based on your zodiac sign
We picked your next Netflix movie watch-list so you don’t have to!

New Wave Magazine
Mar 7, 20226 min read


Will Taylor Swift Change Her Old Misogynistic Lyrics?
Taylor Swift is set to re-record her 2010 album Speak Now, her fans and critics are looking to see if she’ll change her controversial lyrics

New Wave Magazine
Feb 24, 20229 min read


So, it’s cool to have hobbies again?
Say what you want about TikTok, but it's made reading and other relaxing hobbies popular again!

New Wave Magazine
Feb 22, 20224 min read


I’m but a fossil
Oh, how I miss my radiance.

New Wave Magazine
Feb 17, 20221 min read


love, likings, & other words
A personal reflection on what love means to me, and how it was shaped by my adolescence.

New Wave Magazine
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Song for the Ancestors
A love letter to all the people who came before me and have made me who I am.

New Wave Magazine
Feb 6, 20221 min read
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