A Seat at The Table

A Seat at The Table

Sara Beth Bolin and Mikelah Luke Mallory Hagan grew up on the stage. After competing in pageants for years, she found herself crowned Miss America in 2013, representing the United States with a glittering tiara placed on her head and crowds cheering her name. Now,...
Behind the Ink

Behind the Ink

By Rachel Wilburn In August of 2015, I spent a week in the hospital for a traumatic injury and resulting complications. After over a year of outpatient testing and treatment, I finally found the time and emotional bandwidth to process the turmoil and life-changing...
There They Are, Miss America

There They Are, Miss America

By Meg McGuire Atlantic City is a living postcard. The Jersey Shoreline boardwalk has faded with salt and time, now a pale phantom of the once vibrant tourist hub. The themed casinos are packed with retirees on retreat, balancing cups filled with quarters between...
Gal Pal Gift Guide

Gal Pal Gift Guide

by Anna Klement Feeling like the grinch this season? Take a break from studying for finals and shop Alice’s top picks for each gal in your group. Here’s a roundup of gift-spiration under $50 for the season of giving when you’re living off leftover dining dollars for...