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Jessica Mazze

Full disclosure: I write a little bit of everything. Second-year journalism student at Ryerson University.

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Maria Ávila

Journalist in training. Passionate about reading, writing and photography.

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Areeshya Thevamanohar

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Thalia Rodriguez

I’m Thalia Rodriguez, an educator and content creator passionate about producing engaging, actionable content for learners, parents, and families. I specialize in educational writing, curriculum-aligned materials, and multimedia content that …

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Alexis Austin

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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Gabriela Meza

Jornalista em formação pela Faculdade Cásper Líbero.Apaixonada por esportes e amante da arte.

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Latest Articles

How UCF Students Can Secure Internships

The current job market around the University of Central Florida presents students with an extremely challenging environment, as internships have transformed into essential tools for post-graduation survival. Seen more commonly now than ever, recent UCF graduates face challenges competing in the job market.This current job market requires UCF students to …
By Arsheeya Garg's Portfolio
• Her Campus

Beating Seasonal Depression: Five Ways to Stay Motivated as the Days Get Shorter

With the days getting shorter, it isn’t uncommon to reap the consequences of the season changing. Usually occurring in the fall and winter, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a form of depression associated with seasonal changes.Every year, it has an impact on many students, resulting in notable changes in energy …
By Addison Fallis
• Her Campus

Diwali Recap Amidst Hate Speech

In a luminous celebration of heritage, achievement, and community, the White House hosted its annual Diwali observance on Oct. 21, spotlighting the contributions of Indian Americans across government, business, and civil society. The event, held in the Oval Office, brought together a distinguished group of Indian-American leaders and professionals, reflecting …
By Arsheeya Garg's Portfolio
• Her Campus

7 Christmas Horror Movies To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Content warning: This article discusses extreme fictional violence.With Halloween just recently coming to a close and Christmas decorations already spreading through stores, we’re back in that weird sweet spot between the holidays. Bags of candy on sale, Frank Sinatra wishing listeners Merry Christmas while it’s still eighty degrees, skulls coming …
By Peyton Worsham
• Her Campus

Fainting in the ER, but no one cares? My experience with the Ontario healthcare system

After sitting for 14 hours while shifting in and out of consciousness, I left the Ottawa General Campus hospital without clear answers. My experience is familiar to many across Ontario who are seeking medical attention in hospital emergency rooms. During my competitive dance career, I was the recipient of numerous …
By Brayden Murray
• Her Campus

I've Been to All 50 U.S. States: Here's the Ones You Need to Visit While You're Still Young

Let’s face it– there’s nothing like traveling, and especially when you’re in college, traveling is the way to find yourself and explore all parts of the world while doing so.I’ve been traveling as long as I can remember. I moved between states for the first time when I was just …
By Simone Bender
• Her Campus

Bruce Springsteen Biopic: Finding Purpose and Power

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere released on Oct. 24 and depicts the creative process of iconic musician Bruce Springsteen. The film documents the creation of Springsteen’s 1982 album, Nebraska.Following the success of biopics over the past few years, including A Complete Unknown and Back to Black, Springsteen: Deliver Me From …
By Mia Schaeperkoetter
• Her Campus

Taylor Swift Criticized for Racism in 'Opalite'

Taylor Swift needs no introduction. An icon for young women, songwriters, and hopeless romantics, Swift has built an impressive career out of daydreams, heartbreaks, and a clever command of the English language. Her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, dropped on Oct. 3 and shattered records with over five …
By Peyton Worsham
• Her Campus

MTV UK Drops Music Channels: The Final Curtain for Music TV

On Oct. 10, MTV UK announced that it would be shutting down five of its music channels at the end of the year after a four-decade-long legacy. MTV’s programming began in the United States in 1981 with a mission to be the first 24-hour music broadcaster by consistently airing popular …
By Mia Schaeperkoetter
• Her Campus

Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: What 'Survivor' Tells Us About Ourselves

Some childhood obsessions never go away. And for me, it is CBS’s Survivor. My brothers and I were so invested, we spent countless evenings “playing” Survivor in our backyard with other kids in the neighborhood, forming alliances, competing in challenges, searching for “idols” (usually my brothers’ shoes). And yes, even …
By Lily Alvino
• Her Campus

Government Shutdown: How it Affects the American People

On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shutdown went into full effect due to Congress’s failure to reach a funding agreement. Millions of Americans, including active-duty military personnel, federal employees, and recipients of nutrition assistance, will be affected. Amidst all this, Congress is still getting paid, while millions of Americans wonder …
By Victoria Borges-Benitez
• Her Campus

Star of HBO's 'Girls' Starts Unfiltered Advice Column

Jemima Kirke, star of HBO’s Girls, is the queen of blunt advice. Now, instead of answering the desperate pleas from young women looking for life guidance via Instagram stories, she is answering them on her very own online advice column for Elle Magazine.Kirke’s advice, both in Tender Tips and on …
By Mia Schaeperkoetter
• Her Campus

Five Tips For First-Years to Stay Healthy and Hydrated at Panda

The Carleton Ravens versus the uOttawa Gee-Gees football game connects university students across the city for start-of-year festivities. Given the toll that the day of Panda can take on the body, here are five tips to stay safe on October 5.While the game itself starts at noon, waking up early …
By Brayden Murray
• Her Campus

The Rise Of Yearning Men and What It Means For Love

Yearning men aren’t anything new. From Mr. Darcy’s brooding stares across the ballroom in Pride and Prejudice to Noah Calhoun’s desperate kiss in the rain in The Notebook, and now Conrad Fisher’s pained silence in The Summer I Turned Pretty, we’ve seen them plastered across books, movies, and television for …
By Savannah Schaefer
• Her Campus

Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Claims Ignite a Medical Firestorm

In a move that has sparked widespread backlash from the medical community, President Donald Trump recently claimed that Tylenol, a commonly used over-the-counter pain reliever, may be linked to increased autism rates in the United States. Speaking at a White House press conference on Sept. 22, Trump urged pregnant women …
By Arsheeya Garg's Portfolio
• Her Campus

Hemlines and Homesteading: The Resurgence of Conservative Fashion 

In recent years, the fashion world appears to have taken a sharp turn towards conservatism. Brands that once sold edgier and more provocative pieces, giving rise to ripped jeans, bodycon dresses, and skimpier going-out attire, are now promoting collections that showcase modesty at the forefront. Some brands, such as Pretty …
By Savannah Abbey
• Her Campus

Turnê Esquinas: conheça a trajetória da dupla Anavitória

Entre o folk-pop e a MPB, Ana Caetano e Vitória Falcão construíram uma das carreiras mais sólidas da música brasileira recente. Da simplicidade do Tocantins ao reconhecimento internacional, o duo celebra quase dez anos de estrada com a turnê que marca sua fase mais madura. Araguaína, interior do Tocantins, pode …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus