The Case of Adnan Syed: 24 Years After His Arrest

(OPINION) There are nearly 210,240 hours in 24 years, and Adnan Syed spent those 210,240 hours in prison proclaiming his innocence before his eventual release in 2022. Syed’s life completely changed when his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee went missing that evening. Weeks later, her body was found, and Syed became the prime suspect. How did Syed continue to declare his innocence? Two decades after his initial arrest he was exonerated of all crimes, but it is important to delve into the details that made his 2022 release possible.

OpinionAmara PierreMarch 23, 2023amara pierre, culture, Opinion, Secondary Feature Comments

Stop Asking Me What Comes Next

Don’t take this answer as disrespect or as me being hostile. I have two semesters and a lifetime ahead of me. There’s a fear that can be all-consuming when thinking about how much my life will change in just a year. I celebrate those who have it all figured out and the people who have the roadmap to their perfect destination with their significant other. For me, it’s different. I like the uncertainty. I’m not trying to be mysterious, I’m trying to be spontaneous.

So, please, stop asking me what comes next.

OpinionAmara PierreApril 26, 2022amara pierre, opinion, Secondary Feature Comment