Allory Bors, a third-year women's and gender studies and public policy major at the University of North Carolina, identifies as nonbinary. As a result, Bors often feels as though their identity is erased, saying, "I think I feel most affected intern
Bors is also the vocalist for an on-campus jazz combo, where they feel exposed to lots of historically perpetuated sexism.  While Bors is comfortable and confident singing ang playing such music, they also face different power struggles within
Bors combats feeling overwhelmed by social and internal questions and constructs through mindfulness, especially music.  Bors DJs at WXYC, the campus radio station as part of this, saying, "Listening to music is one of those things that’s such
Bors also feels impacted greatly by the intersection of ableism and sexism, especially as someone affected by struggles with mental illness.  "Gendered people and people of other marginalized identities are at higher risk for developing mental
Bors is a member of UNC Siren, an on-campus feminist publication that, "aims to address the challenges of inequality in the UNC-CH community."  Bors, through this and other similar activities and like-minded individuals, finds comfort.  "I
Bors faces complex challenges in their relationship with their father, saying, "It’s very clear to me that he loves me, but we’re all in a society where we don’t know how to fully love one another, so I think he has some unlearning to do, just like
Through all these challenges, Bors still finds comfort in imagining a more accepting future.  "I think I find peace in imagining what the possibilities are for a world and social reality that’s better and more welcoming; reminding myself that I