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Welcome! I'm Abby, a writer, editor, and real-life human girl. Here is (most of) my work.This page is an assortment of my recent work. Visit each of my sub-pages to …
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Rachel Stevens
Hi, I'm Rachel! I am a writer and creative content producer with a B.A. in media and communications, with minors in video production and theology from Catholic University in Washington, …
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Rebecca McGeehan
I am trained and skilled in multimedia journalism - including print, broadcast and digital news. I have a passion for storytelling and I am constantly curious about the world. Be …
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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 …
Coachella 2026 Outfits Recapped
Coachella 2026 fashion proved that the desert still knows how to start a trend cycle. This year’s standout looks leaned into Western details, and boho looks that felt very 2016, yet this time more tasteful, without the 2016 appropriation of South Asian fashion. But that’s an article for another time; …
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 …
Everything We Know About 'Dune: Part Three'
The Dune: Part Three teaser trailer generated over 30 million views the week of its release, spotlighting one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2026. The teaser and character posters sparked conversations online and left Dune fans eager for more. The film’s director, Denis Villeneuve, has delivered a beautiful …
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 …
Why You Keep Doomscrolling and How to Break the Habit
The Her Campus National Editors write about products we love and think you’ll love too. Her Campus has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. All products are in stock and all prices are accurate as of publication. With the rise of social media, …
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 …
"Knights in Focus" Event Spotlights Graduate Research
UCF’s Graduate Student Center turned into a small film festival on Tuesday during the Knights in Focus Spotlight Celebration, where graduate students’ research and creative work took center stage on the big screen.The Knights in Focus Spotlight Celebration showcased winning entries from a graduate student video competition, designed to highlight …
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 …
Kids Paint Pebbles for Penguins to Give Their Mates
Small acts of kindness can be so simple and worthwhile, but have you ever done something for a penguin? On March 6, children from the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity decorated and painted pebbles for the Gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo, which they could choose from. These pebbles are then presented …
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 …
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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 …
Breakdown of the Olympics
Every four years we see the world gather around and celebrate the crazy athleticism across the world. For me, it’s a two week period of fascination with random sports I have never had interest in and almost crying from seeing emotional athletes. To those who have shockingly not been following …
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 …
A Mughal Gem Graces the Red Carpet
Australian actor Margot Robbie sparked global conversation with a single piece of jewelry: an Indian imperial necklace with a 400‑year backstory that she wore at the recent world premiere of Wuthering Heights in Los Angeles, reported Vogue.The stone is widely associated with the Mughal court and is believed to date …