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Eduarda Lessa
Sou estudante de jornalismo pela Faculdade Cásper Líbero. Me interesso pelas áreas de cultura e entretenimento, as quais escrevo sobre para o site Her Campus. Além de escrever, sou editora …
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Deja Gonsalves
Afro-Latina creative writer who specializes in creative nonfiction, poetry, and literary fiction. Residing in Athens, GA. 2020 cum laude graduate of Agnes Scott College. She/her/hers
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Agatha Kereere
is a University of California - Berkeley graduate (’17) with a master’s degree in journalism and over 10 years of experience in communications, administration, and public relations. She has written …
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Lauren Omer
My name is Lauren and I am a journalism student at UCF specializing in digital/print. I intend to graduate in December 2025. I am currently a writer for The Charge …
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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 …

FYI, 'For Good' Doesn't Start Immediately After 'Wicked' Ends
There may have been only a one-year time gap between the release date of Wicked (Nov. 22, 2024) and its sequel, Wicked: For Good (Nov. 21, 2025), but far more time passed for the characters in the Land of Oz. For those wondering where exactly the sequel picks up in …

Charli Xcx's "Chains Of Love" Music Video Is A Return To Her 'True Romance' Era
Charli xcx surprise-dropped a new song on Nov. 13, and then surprise-dropped a music video for the song, “Chains of Love,” on Nov. 17. The video hit YouTube much to the delight of fans, who instantly flooded the comments with their praise. Many fans are thrilled at the song and …

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 …

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 …

42 Fall Pajama Sets For Cozying Up As Temperatures Drop
As the nights get longer and the temperatures drop, there’s nothing like the comfort of slowing down and embracing the art of staying in. Just picture it: a seasonal-scented candle flickering on your nightstand, your favorite lotion lingering after a steaming shower, and your latest binge-worthy show queued up. ‘Tis …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars Rise Up?
After a disheartening 2024 NFL season that left fans discouraged, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered 2025 with a new head coach, rising talent, and one burning question: Can they make a comeback and contend for the AFC South title? With a current 4-3 record and standout performances from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, …

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars Rise Up?
After a disheartening 2024 NFL season that left fans discouraged, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered 2025 with a new head coach, rising talent, and one burning question: Can they make a comeback and contend for the AFC South title? With a current 4-3 record and standout performances from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, …

The Supreme Court To Decide if Marijuana Users Can Own Guns
A quick article I wrote about the Supreme Court planning to decide if marijuana users can own guns.

Why You Should Start Syncing Your Cycle for Better Health
A brief article I wrote for Her Campus about the women's menstrual cycle and how women can synchronize their cycle with their diet and activity for improved health.

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 …

Some Neutrogena Makeup Wipes Were Recalled Due To An Infection Risk
If Neutrogena’s makeup remover wipes are your go-to at the end of a long day, you might need to double-check your stash — a batch of the makeup wipes has been recalled due to bacterial contamination. Here’s everything you need to know about the Neutrogena makeup wipes recall and how …

e.l.f.'s 2025 Impact Report Highlights Some Seriously Major Wins
For years, e.l.f. has been the go-to brand for affordable, high-quality makeup — from the viral Halo Glow Liquid Filter to fan-favorite Power Grip Primer. But there’s much more to our favorite beauty brand than their must-have, budget-friendly dupes. On Oct. 28, e.l.f. released its fourth annual Impact Report built …

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 …

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 …

Take Me to Church: Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour Review
The hot August sun beat down upon a line stretching around the block, while bodies covered in lace and camo fan themselves with ball caps and flat hands. My boyfriend and I have been hunkering down for roughly two hours, but doors open at 7 p.m. Finally, just as the …

For Olympic Hurdler Jasmine Jones, Being An Athlete Was Always A Family Affair
Long before she ever stepped onto the Olympic track, Jasmine Jones imagined what it would feel like to compete on the world’s biggest stage — the crowd, the pressure, and the chance to compete against the fastest athletes on the planet. “I remember watching the 2012 Olympics on the TV …

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 …

Trump Administration Seeks to Trash Millions in Contraceptives
A quick article I wrote for Her Campus about the Trump Administration seeking to trash millions of untouched contraceptives.

A Place To BU: The Many Roads To Boston
As an older sister to a brother who is in the midst of college applications, it is my duty to offer unsolicited advice and interject anecdotes from my own experience. Unlike many of my high school peers, I did not follow the traditional college route. I attended my “dream school” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …


The Top 10 Skin Care Tips from Ohio State's Skin Care Club 'Clear and Glowing'
A list of skin care tips with the help of Ohio State's skin care club, Clear and Glowing. Published for HerCampus.
