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Lyda Cosgrove
Hi, I’m Lyda Cosgrove — a writer, designer and storyteller passionate about clear communication and creative strategy. Originally from Kansas City, I'm a junior at Elon University in North Carolina …
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Brayden Murray
My name is Brayden Murray and I am a freelance journalist at Carleton University with a Minor in Human Rights. I am dedicated to exploring the inner-workings of our world …
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Millicent Stott
I am a BA English Literature student at Durham University with passions for activism, creative writing and feminism. My writing usually focusses around books, culture, theatre or social issues.Find my …
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Nguyen Bao Han Tran
Han is a University of Toronto Political Science student and reporter covering campus affairs, politics, migration, and social justice. Her reporting focuses on how institutional decisions, public policy, and political …
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Curly Q’s: Influencers You Should Follow
I think every curly or natural girl has resorted to Pinterest at one point or another when it comes to looking for hairstyles or product recommendations. Now, this isn’t a diss on Pinterest (I’ll always love her to death), but it’s no secret that the curly hair variety is a …
Figure Skating: Behind The Sequins
“There’s no way to lose,” said Alyssa Liu at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. For anyone who’s experienced figure skate blistering, sobbed in a locker room, or hopped on the scale after practice, you understand the weight that sentence held, regardless of her gold medal. Alyssa Liu has brought the …
Coast To Coast: Cape Cod To Santa Barbara
As I sit and begin to write this piece, I’m listening to the waves of the Pacific Ocean — not as an artistic background, but trying to take in each endless crash, and more importantly, what it has taught me throughout my life. I’m from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Cape Cod …
"Euphoria's" Cassie & Nate: The traditional housewife & the angry man
“Euphoria” is a drama series that follows a group of young adults as they transition from high school to adulthood and navigate the real-world implications that come with it. Throughout season 2, audiences watched as main character Rue Bennett falls victim to her addiction and lands herself amidst the worst …
Your Nostalgia is Killing You: A Guide to Grief Over Memories Past
Does anyone else experience the grief-driven stomachache that comes from your self-perpetuated nostalgia? Whether it be from your own camera-roll doom scroll or a montage of someone else’s childhood memories to “Scott Street” by Phoebe Bridgers, we are in a constant loop of longing for what has already passed us …
Curly Q’s: 5 Brands I Can’t Wait To Try
When exploring curly hair products, seeing so many brands in your search results can feel a little overwhelming, especially with all the options on the market today. But personally? I love it! As someone who had to grow to love her hair (and, by extension, herself) over the years, seeing …
How Women Carry Pop Culture
Have you ever seen men go band for band with each other about anything besides the most popular mediocre male sports team? I didn’t think so.When women are the driving force of pop culture, they’re the most valued assets to producers and creatives alike. Fangirls are the backbone of pop …
5 Best New Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming To You in 2026
Book-to-screen adaptations are becoming increasingly fashionable in today’s pop culture. From The Summer I Turned Pretty to We Were Liars to Normal People, it seems like nowadays, you can’t pick up a book without that glaring “Coming to Netflix” sticker staring back at you. Here are 5 of the best …
My Top 5 Moments Of Women’s March Madness
Women’s March Madness is the time of year when the brightest stars are placed under the national spotlight, Cinderella stories are written in real time, and emotions run higher than ever.For a few weeks every spring, the NCAA women’s tournament turns into one of the most compelling events in sports, …
The Resurgence of the 90s: Is Less Becoming More?
If you were born in the mid-2000s, like me, you probably remember your childhood through the lens of the 1990s…slowly fading away. And then you were immediately bombarded with a plethora of images, thoughts, and videos, which we now know as social media. Now, entering our adulthood, we’re still being …
Curly Q’s: Tips & Tricks For Curly Travel
It’s the season of spring breaks! Whether yours has come and gone, you’re currently enjoying a week free of academics, or you’re eagerly awaiting your travel plans, a large part of the time before break is spent thinking about what to pack. It takes even more consideration if you’re flying …
Why All Eyes Are On Texas Dems This Election Cycle, & Why You Should Care
For years, Democrats have wondered whether a blue wave would ever wash over Texas. Now, following the state’s 2026 midterm primaries, that wonder could be turning into a swell of hope — not just for the Democratic Party within the state, but across the country.
Inside The Movement To Document — & Resist — New College's Conservative Takeover
What happens when a governor stages a conservative takeover of a public college? This isn’t a rhetorical question, because, well, it actually happened. When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was reelected to office in 2022, he promised to reshape the New College of Florida, a small public liberal arts university in …
Why Gen Z Is Romanticizing Healing Without Doing the Hard Work
Gen Z loves to talk about healing. We talk about protecting our peace, setting boundaries, choosing ourselves, cutting off toxic people, and becoming the best version of ourselves. We post journal prompts, morning routines, solo date vlogs, and captions about growth. We know the language. We know the signs. We …
Elizabeth Mason | Her Campus
I was the Editor in Chief at Her Campus Carleton for the 2024-2025 school year!
In Defense Of Going Out
This year, my New Year’s resolution is to party. Many resolutions center around an underlying theme of productivity — as we know it. In society today, specifically in the United States, our idea of productivity is not sustainable nor effective. This idea is rooted in our capitalistic culture that teaches …
O show não pode parar: 7 musicais que você não pode perder em 2026
Unindo dança, teatro, e música em um só espetáculo, o teatro musical brasileiro vem apresentando relevante crescimento nos últimos quatro anos, aumentando cada vez mais o seu número de fãs!Produções como : Evita Open Air em 2022; Matilda, no ano de 2023; Hairspray em 2024; e as novas montagens de …
My Journal Ecosystem as an Analog Girl
Journaling is my personal favorite form of memory keeping. Whether it’s a junk journal page from a special occasion or an entry from a memorable day, I believe journaling is an amazing way to keep a physical archive of your daily life.As an avid journaler, I’ve tried tons of notebooks, …
Miley Cyrus Revisits 'Hannah Montana' with 20th Anniversary Special
Hannah Montana is back for its 20th anniversary special. Disney+ announced on Feb. 17 that Miley Cyrus will revisit the iconic blonde wig, fan-beloved songs, and more from the Emmy-nominated series when it premieres on Mar. 24, the show’s original premiere date.The special will feature an interview with Cyrus and …
My 21st Birthday at The American Girl Doll Cafe
When I was eight years old, my brain was wired on two things: the clothing brand Justice and American Girl.Although obsession only took hold of me for three years, some feelings still lingered. When I was trying to decide what to do for my 21st birthday, I originally wanted a …
6 Discounts You Can Get With Your Student Email
As a college student, tuition, housing, books, and other college fees add up quickly. So saving money where you can is vital. Here are six things you can get discounted with your student email: Apple Music and Spotify I’m sure plenty of students already know about this one, so let’s …
I Waited for Vienna. Howard Answered Instead.
Billy Joel once said:“Slow down, you crazy childYou’re so ambitious for a juvenileBut then if you’re so smartTell me why are you still so afraid? MmWhere’s the fire, what’s the hurry about?You’d better cool it off before you burn it outYou’ve got so much to doAnd only so many hours …
'Dancing with the Stars' Announces First-Ever Fan Convention
Dancing with the Stars cast members appeared on Good Morning America to announce the show’s first-ever fan convention on Feb 10. The three-day event will take place this summer at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.The cast took over GMA, featuring a professional performance, Q&A session, and game segment. …
O efeito One Direction: ex-integrantes movimentam o mercado musical ao mesmo tempo
Mesmo sem um anúncio oficial de retorno, 2026 já começou com um movimento difícil de ignorar. Três ex-integrantes do One Direction estão prestes a lançar álbuns e iniciar turnês internacionais praticamente no mesmo período. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik e Louis Tomlinson entraram em ciclos ativos de divulgação, o que reacendeu …
'Animal Farm' Animated: What's the Outrage About?
Spoiler warning for George Orwell’s Animal Farm. In many of our high school English classes, students are required to read a classic novel. Whether that is Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, or Animal Farm, these books almost always have an overarching theme relating to both the goodness and …
Wagner Moura is an Oscar nominee: get to know the career that led him there
Wagner Moura started 2026 breaking records. In the very first days of the year, we got to see a Brazilian man up in the stages of the Golden Globes award ceremony. But that wasn’t the first stage he was in. The now internationally recognized actor first stepped onto a stage …
Yes, Reading is Political
I, like many others, often turn to literature as an escape from the real world— a way to step into the lives of fictional characters and momentarily leave my own behind. On BookTok, the TikTok community for readers, similar sentiments have been shared by followers; many expressing their desire to …
The Indie Reader’s Guide: 5 Books You Need To Read
As someone who’s spent many hours reading books on a slightly shaded bench with an iced oat milk latte, I can safely say that not every book is worth the forehead sunburn. Ranging from a sappy romance to a disturbing allegory to abusive political structures, this list has a variety …