I Stared into the Eyes of A Tiger and Felt Peace

(OPINION) I needed the tiger’s strength, their composure, their fighting spirit. So I finally booked my $25 guided tour at CFAR on a Sunday afternoon. The only thing separating us was the chain link around the enclosure and about five feet of distance. I saw the tiger looking at me, and we locked eyes. Her eyes were the most stunning blend of turquoise and amber. Her face was calm, like she was looking past my eyes into my soul. Some people’s adrenaline levels would shoot up if a tiger ever got within five feet of them. Looking into her eyes, I felt a sense of peaceful reassurance wash over me.

Culture, OpinionBrianna JacobsApril 8, 2023brianna jacobs, tiger, op ed, Opinion, orlando, Bronx Zoo, Secondary Feature Comment

Celebrating Birthdays During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced American life to look quite different over the past few months, and among these visible differences are new ways people have found to celebrate birthdays in quarantine.

CultureBrianna JacobsMay 27, 2020corona, coronavirus, covid, covid-19, COVID19, briannajacobs, brianna jacobs, secondary feature, SecondaryFeature, Secondary Feature