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Caitlin (she/they) is a poet, academic and freelance journalist/editor. She is a postgraduate student at Trinity College Dublin in Gender and Women's Studies (M.Phil) and holds an English Literature (BA) …
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An Austin based reporter, writer and editor, Alexis loves to write and create content in various forms of media centered around lifestyle, food and pop culture.
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Emily Taylor-Davies
First year English and French undergraduate at King’s College London, with experience writing for a variety of online publications. Looking to expand my repertoire and freelance.
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“¿Quién nos va a salvar?”: O ativismo de Bad Bunny através da música
À medida que as eleições norte-americanas se aproximam, o cantor porto-riquenho Bad Bunny tem usado de suas redes sociais para expor suas opiniões políticas. Através do Instagram, compartilhou um vídeo de oito minutos que celebra a resistência e a história de Porto Rico, alcançando quase 2 milhões de curtidas em …
A construção de um clássico - uma análise dos maiores filmes de terror
O terror é um dos gêneros mais fascinantes do cinema, sendo capaz de provocar emoções duradouras e nos deixar grudados na tela. Desde o começo, enfrentaram resistência da indústria, muitas vezes vistos como menores ou descartáveis, principalmente em grandes premiações. No entanto, alguns deles conseguiram romper essa barreira e deixar …
It’s Election Time!
Guess what time it is? It’s election time! Well, at least it’s the day before election day. This is a crucial time for everyone, and our voices must be heard. We should all participate in this election, but I understand that the voting process is new to many people and …
Remembering Michaela DePrince
On Sep. 13, 2024, the ballet world fell silent. Dance icon Michaela Mabinty DePrince was pronounced dead at age 29. Her life was an inspiration for dancers and artists alike, and her memory will forever be enshrined in all that she accomplished. Let’s take a moment to look into the …
What About UCF Students Who Can't Evacuate During a Hurricane?
Three days before Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key, the University of Central Florida announced it was closing to prepare for the storm, which was projected to track along I-4 straight toward campus. The announcement sent parents and students into a flurry of anxiety. While a majority of students …
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Food Review
As we near the end of what I consider to be the best time of the year, we start to realize the time of Halloween Horror Nights is ending. Universal brought many scares and screams to its houses and scare-zones featured in this year’s eerie event. The scariest part was …
Love Amid the Haunts: A Romantic Anniversary in America's Most Ghostly Town
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — In a twist on traditional romance, my partner and I celebrated our first anniversary by exploring the eerie charm of America’s oldest city. St. Augustine, founded in 1565, offered a unique blend of history, mystery, and unexpected romance.When my partner and I were planning what to …
Como Funcionam As Eleições Municipais De Segundo Turno No Brasil?
Após o primeiro domingo de Eleições Municipais 2024, vários candidatos em cidades do Brasil não alcançaram o mínimo de votos para serem eleitos e os dois mais votados seguiram para o segundo turno das eleições. Mas afinal, o que seria o segundo turno e como ele funciona?As primeiras eleições no …
Blokecore: Conheça A Nova Tendência Com Peças Esportivas
Com crescimento na mídia e nomeação “oficial” no fim de 2021, o “Blokecore” foi idealizado pelo tiktoker americano Brandon Huntley, quando ele postou um vídeo na plataforma dizendo que o Blokecore seria a grande tendência de 2022. Em outro vídeo citando o estilo, este já em abril de 2022, ele …
Is Brazil Becoming More Conservative In Politics? What The Election Can Show Us
Conservatism is an important part of the Brazilian political structure that has been present since the monarchy. In the period of the empire, understood the necessity of maintaining national unity and continuing the conservatism influence. In the 20th century, the creation of the party União Democratica Nacional (UDN) in 1940 …
9 Ways to Get the Job
Let’s just face it: finding a job can be hard. Looking at listings online can be scary and overwhelming. When I first searched for jobs in the Orlando area during my freshman year, I was lost and didn’t know where to start. I looked at resume templates and tried my …
Americas Fundamental Need for Impartial News Reporting
The 2024 Presidential Election is just one week away. With the rapid evolvement of AI imaging, propaganda from foreign countries, and the infamous “fake news” rhetoric, it’s never been easier to collect false information and share it as fact. In addition to these new challenges, America’s trust in the media …
11 Season-Inspired Horror Films To Keep The Scares Going
Horror films may be associated with Halloween, but not every movie revolves around the popular horror holiday. More often than not, a film’s setting aids in the story it’s trying to tell. So, here are 11 season-inspired horror films to keep the scares going past Halloween!These films are more than …
The Billie Jean King Cup Is Coming To Brazil! Why Should We Know Her?
The Billie Jean King Cup is the tennis’s biggest international team competition for women. It was first launched as Federation Cup in 1963, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), becoming Fed Cup in 1995. In September 2020, the Federation announced the naming change once …
How To Live Presently And In Tune With Yourself
College is supposed to be one of the best times of our lives, so why does it feel so isolating? Growing up, the media I consumed – from TV shows and YouTube videos to music – painted the picture of a perfect era, filled with never-ending excitement, new opportunities, and …
The problem with the way we think about our attention span in regards to social media
There are so many conversations I have with people who tell me that they are not able to focus nowadays due to social media. These conversations mostly go the same way: the person usually tells me that they think that instagram (or social media in general) is ruining their attention …
Charli D'Amelio is Headed to Verona, I Mean The '& Juliet' Cast
TikTok superstar Charli D’Amelio has just announced her next career journey: going on Broadway. Yup, that’s right, D’Amelio is joining the Broadway hit & Juliet cast as a ‘Charmian,’ a dance-heavy ensemble member. This casting choice has left a lot of heads scratching and has opened up a conversation about …
Outer Banks Season 4 – Let’s Talk About It!
Like many other viewers, when I first hear those twangy notes of “Left Hand Free,” I know it can only mean one thing: It’s time for a new season of Outer Banks. The hit teen drama returned to Netflix just days ago, premiering its fourth season on Oct. 10. Since …
To Mom, With Love: Lessons I've Learned from the Women in my Life
To my mom and all of the amazing women whom I am lucky enough to know and love, you truly are the role models that I look up to as I navigate this crazy yet beautiful journey. You all are the embodiment of positivity, strength, and wisdom, and I know …
Jubilee Faces Backlash for Platforming Alt-Right Ideologies
Jubilee Media, a media company known for its politically centered YouTube content, is receiving criticism from viewers who question its ethics after featuring highly conservative and controversial figures like Charlie Kirk and Myron Gaines, according to TikTok users who have taken to the platform to express their concerns. Additionally, North …
Milan Fashion Week Recap: Our Fav Looks
This season, a large number of designers, models, and brands created art out of fashion. Fashion is a society constantly impacting, moving, and growing. Cultural and artistic implications within fashion create a world of industry while honoring an age-old art form. We see this every year, especially in Milan, Italy, …
Women In Politics: San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson
San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson has been a woman in local politics since 1996. As the presidential election approaches, there is potential for a woman to step into the forefront of national politics. Hughson is a veteran in that sense, as she hopes to take on her fourth term as …
Fall Fashion Inspo & Making It Your Own
Once summer nears its end and everyone is fed up with the blistering heat, I crave fall. I’ve been craving fall so much that my last article was all about fall (which you should definitely read), but now I want to discuss fall fashion. When September rolls through and October …
Introducing the Next Horror Icon: Mia Goth
Horror is a specific genre of film, TV, and literature that has many sublets within its categories. There are so many palpable ways to make an audience truly feel terror and fear.Acting in the context of horror has proven to be incredibly difficult, especially when actors practice method acting techniques. …
Are Your Comfort Shows Giving You Burnout?
When do ‘too many’ spin-offs alienate an audience in a world of connected series and multiverses? Let’s dive into this topic with The Walking Dead and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.In 2010, AMC aired the first season of The Walking Dead (TWD). As of 2024, TWD has six spinoff shows. The …
Celebrity influence on the 2024 US presidential election
It would be a fair summation to say that 2024 is proving to be a colossal year in politics, with at least 64 countries (plus the European Union) heading to the ballot boxes for a national election, according to Time magazine. Arguably one of the most consequential for our global …
How Prediction Markets Are Pioneering News Consumption
Described by Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan as “the future of news,” a prediction market is an online platform where international users can place real-time bets on future events’ outcomes.