One would have to lack all human compassion to not be moved by the amazing pieces students read at the Baruch Voices event. Students wrote heartfelt monologue ranging from topics such as Pokemon to love to depression. It is amazing to see the bravery of these students; sharing in front of a class of familiar faces, in front of strangers it’s terrifying. It was so lovely to hear Vanessa’s monologue again because it was just as powerful and emotion evoking as it once the first time. I was saddened to see that not more of our fellow freshman attended the event. I think it would have been nice to hear monologues written by our advisors as well. The emotion in the room was almost touchable. It would have been nice to be able to meet the authors to have a deepened understanding of the people writing. It’s great to know I attend a college in which people are comfortable enough to share their emotions with strangers.