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Dear Diary: December 1, 2016 Academic probation, and being told you have "hideous" taste. Isabella Acosta , Fatma , Steffany Dear Diary: December 2, 2016 Secret books, and ending friendships. Lola N. , Kiana Flores , Thahabu Dear Diary: December 5, 2016 "College is telling people where you're from over and over and over because that's the only thing anyone can ever think of to ask." Lucia S. , Lilly Bralts-Kelly , Alyson Dear Diary: December 6, 2016 A thong-related saga, and hoping to be heard. Amil Barlow , Simone Rembert , Fatma Dear Diary: December 7, 2016 Fight or flight. Ella Carlander , Britney Franco , Thahabu Dear Diary: December 8, 2016 "This campus has a way of making us depraved." Isabella Acosta , Kiana Flores , Steffany Dear Diary: December 9, 2016 Netflix and insomnia. Amil Barlow , Keianna Johnson , Ananda Gervais Dear Diary: December 12, 2016 Some linear algebra, some procrastination, and a documentary film project. Ella Carlander , Lilly Bralts-Kelly , Keianna Johnson Dear Diary: December 13, 2016 Unsent texts, unlearned lessons, and final exams. Isabella Acosta , Britney Franco , Simone Rembert Dear Diary: December 14, 2016 Sources of joy: a Rookie reader meetup and seeing a favorite band. Lucia S. , Fatma , Alyson Dear Diary: December 15, 2016 Working for a less divided present and future. Amil Barlow , Ananda Gervais , Kiana Flores Dear Diary: December 16, 2016 Policing femininity, and headlines from the week. Isabella Acosta , Alyson , Thahabu Dear Diary: December 19, 2016 Always starting over. Jao San Pedro , Kiana Flores , Fatma Dear Diary: December 20, 2016 When saying you don't care means that you do. Ella Carlander , Britney Franco , Ananda Gervais Dear Diary: December 21, 2016 The eternal cycle of waiting for a text back. Lucia S. , Thahabu , Keianna Johnson Dear Diary: December 22, 2016 Winter break never felt so good. Isabella Acosta , Steffany , Lilly Bralts-Kelly
Mini Mall: Memorabilia These nostalgia-filled objects will make you smile. Micha Frazer-Carroll , Savana Ogburn , Upasna Barath Collage Kit Lose track of time with this creative project. Sendra Uebele The Rookie Gift Guide: Small Wonders Little presents for people who make your heart feel gigantic. Kelly Abeln Creative Prompt: Live in Another Era Transport yourself to a different time. Apoorva Bisht , Vartika Sharma , Vatsala Manan Saturday Printable: Snow Globe Ornaments It's snow much fun to make these globe ally festive decorations. Isabel Ryan The Rookie Gift Guide: DIY Treasures Presents that will charm your loved ones' socks off. Savana Ogburn , Marlena Mayle , Gaby Gloria Creative Prompt: Change the Past Go back in time and do things differently. Stephanie Kuehnert Saturday Printable: Wrapping Paper Get into giving. Kate Leib Printable Gift Tags Six ways to say, "This is for you." Alex Westfall Creative Prompt: Year in Review Out with the old and in with the new. Stephanie Kuehnert Saturday Printable: Bunting Deck the halls with something awesome. Kati Yewell How to Make a Winter Diorama Set a festive scene with this DIY. Ragini Nag Rao Horoscopes The new moon is here to help us take action. Dylan Tupper Rupert , Amelia Quint A Rookie Reading List Curl up with some well-loved essays, galleries, and guides. Rookie Saturday Printable: A January Calendar Hello, 2017! Ramisha Sattar
Daily Links: American Dreamers Edition Stories from undocumented immigrants. Plus: Searching for a PMS cure, & more. Upasna Barath Editor's Letter December 2016: Time Travel Tavi Gevinson Daily Links: Critics' Choices Edition The top films of 2016, J. Cole's new record, and more. Alyssa Etoile , Diamond Sharp Daily Links: Victory for Standing Rock Edition Dakota Access Pipeline protestors secure an important win. Allyssa Yohana , Diamond Sharp Upasna Asks: When Is It OK to Take a Break? We're learning to invest energy in activism AND self-care. Upasna Barath Daily Links: Tragedy in Oakland Edition Updates on the devastating warehouse fire, and more. Hawa , Diamond Sharp Life Skill: How to Not Buy Any Holiday Presents The anti-gift guide. Krista Burton Inspired By Enid "Everybody tries to look cool. I just happen to be successful." Apoorva Bisht , Vatsala Manan , Vartika Sharma Daily Links: The Circle Edition Watch the trailer for a new film starring Emma Watson. Diamond Sharp , Fariha Róisín Daily Links: Abortion Rights Edition Reproductive justice is under attack in Ohio. Upasna Barath What to Do With That Fiery Ball of Post-Election Anger Raging Inside You Ways to fight Islamophobia, self-soothe, and create community. Sarah Gouda Daily Links: Unerased Edition An important new project is tracking the murders of transgender Americans. Alyssa Etoile , Diamond Sharp Daily Links: What's in Store Edition Remy Ma, the Oscars, and life for women under a Trump administration. Diamond Sharp , Fariha Róisín Haunted Imagination When ghosts are muses. Sunny Daily Links: Golden Globes Edition The 2017 nominees make history. Plus: News on propaganda & photography. Diamond Sharp , Upasna Barath Daily Links: Our President Edition Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Obama administration's legacy. Plus: Chance the Rapper & more. Hawa , Diamond Sharp Daily Links: Chance for Hope Edition Some comfort at the end of an unpredictable year. Alyssa Etoile , Diamond Sharp Losing My Religion It's not God, it's me. Ashley Reese Daily Links: Performance Edition Patti Smith, politics, fashion, and more. Allyssa Yohana , Diamond Sharp Daily Links: Electoral College Edition The electors convene today to cast their votes for president. Plus: Good news about Vine, & more. Fariha Róisín , Diamond Sharp Bad Girl Painter: Babneet Lakhesar A chat with the artist also known as Babbuthepainter. Minna Gilligan Daily Links: Do the Work Edition Fighting complacency in the Trump era, & more. Diamond Sharp , Hawa Daily Links: Our First Lady Edition Oprah's interview with Michelle Obama, plus more news to start your day. Diamond Sharp , Allyssa Yohana Daily Links: Protect the Environment Edition President Obama moves to conserve the oceans, plus more news to start your day. Upasna Barath , Alyssa Etoile How to Make Binary Code Doughnuts A snack that spells love in 0s and 1s. Terri Burns , Amy Wibowo