Language is Music
Rowan Sanan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Music is a universal language. I’m sure many people have heard this saying before, and I’m inclined to agree. However, as a music student, poet and writer, I find that the connections between language and music are much deeper than just song lyrics or sheet music. Through ethnomusicology […]
Leading Words
Farhnaz Fazli (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Whether you’re a leader in your classroom or a major CEO, communication skills are ultimately what differentiate a bad leader from a great one. The two are closely connected. But why are communication skills so important to have as a leader? Well, one of the main responsibilities of […]
Finding the Right Words
Nathan Yan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “You’re kind of bad.” That was harsh, I know. In my defence, it was a close badminton game and I was tired. I’m sure plenty of us have been there before. Maybe it’s breaking bad news, having an argument, saying something while mentally preoccupied, or just having to […]
My Loud, Expressive Self
Ugochi Guchy Kalu (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I never had any speech problems. In fact, I was a loud baby with a big personality. My parents often marveled at how early and how confidently I could express myself. However, as I grew older, the world around me began to cast shadows on my natural […]
For a Season
Cristina Crescenzo (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer All of us will experience loss in our lives and, unfortunately, more than once. Yet it is something we refuse to discuss in everyday conversations. It’s almost as if we are scared that if we talk about loss, no matter what form it comes in, we are calling […]
Best Unspoken
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I hope and pray that this will be one of the easiest (if not the easiest) topics to write about. I say this because when I’m communicating in written form, versus actually speaking and holding a conversation, I am totally and completely in my element. It’s my […]
The Humble Typo and the Resultant Irreparable Shattering of Credibility
Azra Adil Rizvi, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer In the digital age, where words are our currency and communication is king, the humble typo can strike terror into the hearts of even the most seasoned writers. Those tiny, seemingly insignificant errors can loom large, casting a shadow of doubt over our credibility and professionalism. But do […]
Quick to Believe
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Why are we so quick to believe lies? Better yet, why do some people choose dishonesty over honesty? No matter what stage of life we’re in, gossip spreads like wildfire, so by the time someone tells the truth, there’s a lot of confusion between truth and falsehood. Sadly, […]
The Power of Words of Affirmation
Treasure Oludaisi, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer As children we are often taught that words hold power. What we say to someone can impact them deeply, often in ways our adolescent minds could not comprehend. Especially during our formative years when our minds start becoming hyper-critical of everything we do and we start to seek validation […]
Where My Writing Is Taking Me
Diny Davis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world” – Robin Williams Introduction Have you ever stopped to think about the power of words? They are not just used as tools of communication, but are also bridges to connect thoughts, ideas and feelings. As […]