A Culture Defined By Sex
Sex defines our culture. In fact, I would even go as far as saying it reigns throughout almost every society known to man. This topic, overly-discussed and at times beyond frustrating, is seriously a...
View ArticleI'm A Republican And I'm Proud
In today's world, it's almost taboo to be republican, especially as an 18-year-old. When President Trump won, people had riots and practically mourned that he was now our president. The liberals of...
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6 Things Massholes Realize When Traveling Cross Country
1. I have to make this #1 because it’s the clearest of them all: no one else knows how to drive.Cue the criticism (because I’m a girl), but I truly do not understand what urges our fellow Americans to...
View ArticleDon't Stress About Stress
Being a teenager can be one of the most stressful times in someone’s life. This is the time where you might leave home, find new friends, lose old friends, etc. Although it may seem like the end of...
View Article7 Types Of Professors Every Student Has Dealt With
Professors are ordinary people, which means that everyone is different. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, with different teaching styles, grading systems and expectations. It takes a couple...
View Article6 Reasons Why Road Trips Are The Best
Some people love spending time in the car, others despise it. Some love looking out the window, others will puke if they take their eyes off the ground. No matter what kind of person you are, you...
View ArticleBoston Bucket List
Whether it's your tenth time in Boston or your first, there's so many different things you can try. This bucket list is affordable, easy to do, and of course fun!1. Quincy Market/Faneuil HallQuincy...
View ArticleIn A Perfect World...
In a perfect world, there would be no racism. People of every nationality would be seen for who they are on the inside, not what stereotypes or the media craft them to be. As Martin Luther King Jr....
View ArticleNo work, No problem
Teenagers in our generation don't know how to work and it's becoming a serious problem. The amount of eighteen year olds who have never had a job is unbelievably high and it's only hurting themselves...
View Article"I Am Trying To Be Pretty"
When I get ready for the day, I start with my makeup. I lay out all the brushes, eye shadow pallets and tubes of mascara. I take my time with every step, slowing down to make sure that I don’t mess...
View Article5 Reasons Why Short Hair Is Better Than Long Hair
In first grade, I thought it would be a good idea to give myself a haircut. After chopping three large pieces from the top of my head, my mom saw me and rushed me into the bathroom so I couldn’t do...
View ArticleHow To Avoid The Freshman 15
College is a stressful environment. New school, new home, new friends. It can be difficult to keep up with your workout routine and watch what you eat but that doesn't make it impossible. These are a...
View ArticleCoping Mechanisms To Help Ease Stress
Sometimes it is caused by having too much work to do in a short amount of time. Sometimes it is caused by tough problems going on in your personal life. Other times it is caused by an unknown source,...
View ArticleTexting And Driving Is Paying My Tuition
Texting and driving has become a major problem today. Not only with teens, but adults as well. When driving down the street or even the highway, you can glance over and usually see a decent amount of...
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Fall Clothing Essentials Every Girl Needs In Her Wardrobe
Everyone dreads the “back to school” season. Stocking up on textbooks and folders can be a hassle, but the bright side is that this is the time where you can wear your best outfits. In Autumn, you can...
View ArticleSimple Tips On Saving Money
Okay, let’s just state the obvious: College is expensive and none of us are sure how the heck we’re going to be able to afford it. Trust me, I hear you loud and clear. I am in the same boat. That’s...
View ArticleA Note To The House I Grew Up In
In Upstate New York, there is a white house with black shutters that sits at the top of a grassy hill overlooking a small lake. It isn’t large or luxurious. It does not belong on the cover of Country...
View ArticleA Love Letter To Macaroni And Cheese
Dear Macaroni and Cheese, Pizza, chicken wings, ice cream and tacos are yummy, but they are nothing in comparison to you, my darling Macaroni and Cheese. You must know that you are the most delectable...
View ArticleGaining Weight In College Did Not Stop Me From Loving Myself
Ever since I was a little girl, starting sometime during my elementary school days, I have struggled with my weight. I never worn a bikini, even to tan in my own backyard where no one could see me. I...
View ArticleWomen In College Hookup Culture
Imagine you are perched onto a stingy couch at some crazy party that you didn't even want to go to. Moments into it and you feel out of place, completely over every single person in this tightly...
View ArticleLook Up From Your Phone
Every second there is a new photo uploaded on Instagram, another tweet posted on Twitter, a status update on Facebook and an addition to someone’s Snapchat story. Friends, family members, celebrities...
View ArticleAre Brand Name Clothes Really Worth The Price?
Michael Kors, Forever 21, Zara, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom and Primark are all clothing stores that are currently dominating the fashion industry. Each store sells clothes that are stylish and trendy. Some of...
View ArticleI Am Scared Of Disappointing People
My professors tell me again and again that I’m a smart girl, which usually means that they expect every essay, test, presentation and project I complete to be flawless. They assume that I will...
View ArticleConcerts Will Always Be The Thrill Of A Lifetime
Remember the Cheetah Girls? The group of girls who only wore animal print and made movies about singing around the world? I was only in elementary school when my aunt took my sister, my cousin and I...
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10 Things Studying Abroad Taught Me About Travelling
Studying abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime. It may be your only chance to live in another country and fully immerse yourself in a new culture. Last semester, I studied in Madrid, Spain for four...
View ArticleLetter Writing: A Lost Form Of Art
Long before the emergence of social media, the Internet, television or radio, the way people communicated was through handwritten letters. People had no other choice than to pull out a pen and a sheet...
View Article20 Lessons I Learned By Age 20
Now that I've officially blown out the candles and opened all the presents, it is finally sinking in that I am beginning a new decade of my life: my twenties. Of course, I am looking forward to the...
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Reuniting With Yourself: "Love After Love" By Derek Walcott
This week, I want to share with you all, one of my favorite poems: "Love after Love" by Derek Walcott. Love after LoveI read this poem for the first time a few years ago, and now make it a habit to...
View ArticleWhy I Find Sad Things Beautiful
When I was younger, I thought I was odd, or maybe just misunderstood whenever I would tell people I loved sad songs and they looked at me like I was crazy. My favorite SoCo tracks were Me And The Moon...
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6 Reasons Why Humanities Courses Truly Matter
After taking several humanities courses in high school and college, I realize now how much learning philosophy and Latin and the arts helped me learn about the world in a big picture; when at the time...
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