My time at the Torch is nearing its end, and I’m extremely sad to close this chapter of my life. I came to the Torch as a news reporter and […]
Posts by Marley Tucker
Confidently nervous
Confession time: I’m an introvert at heart. I’m still shocked when people don’t believe me when I say it. Yeah, I’m involved in a lot of activities that require me […]
Single but not sure how to mingle
Here’s my admission: I am 22 years-old and I have yet to be in a serious, long-term relationship. I’ve always felt like there was something off with me, some reason […]
Grateful but grieving
The holidays, often described as the most wonderful time of the year, can be full of emotional landmines as everyone travels home to be with family. Thanksgiving to me is […]
Empty promises echo loudest
California may have some tough gun laws, but that didn’t stop the latest mass shooting on Nov. 7 that left 12 people dead in Thousand Oaks from happening. It was […]
Be spooky, not racist
Without question, fall has always been my favorite season. I love the smell of fall candles and a cup of hot spiced apple cider paired with my favorite horror movies. […]
Hurt feelings and identity
When your very identity is something that people deny or reject with every fiber of their being, even with an offhand comment, it hurts in a way that is hard […]
#TooSoon
When someone tries to positively reemerge in the spotlight, everyone looks to the rich and famous for a good story. In wake of the #MeToo Movement, I have not seen […]
From one Bulldog to another
When I took a college tour of Ferris’ campus in 2014, I didn’t know I would become a Bulldog. I was considering my options and dragging my feet until the […]
Deadlines and panic attacks
My chest tightens and lungs spasm like I can’t breathe. I try to take a breath while I hear my heartbeat in my ears. My hands sweat as the room […]