My college journey began at the age of 18 and concluded at 26. As I reflect on those formative years, it's impossible to ignore the stark differences between the child who timidly walked in with little male guidance and the young man that crossed the finish line at his virtual graduation. Each year presented its own unique obstacle that...

On the morning of June 15th, I said my final goodbyes to my brothers and relocated 1,200 miles across the country to a small town in northern Minnesota. My newly purchased 2009 Honda Civic coupe provided the perfect dose of humility and just enough space to pack my TV, air mattress, some clothes, two pairs of shoes, and kitchenware. You'd...