Stop Calling People Late Bloomers, Written By a Late Bloomer
It's time to debunk the myth that there is a perfect timeline for everyone.
Rachel Stamford
Rachel is currently a junior studying journalism with a double minor in political science and cinema studies at the University of Central Florida. She writes for several news outlets and aspires to be an investigative journalist/published author. Most of Rachel's writing focuses on breaking news, politics, and entertainment. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, talking about movies, and wishing she was in a movie.
All articles by Rachel Stamford
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5 Reasons Why Women Need to Binge The Handmaid's Tale
The dystopian future in this series may not be so fictitious after all.
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The Oscars Weren't Just Awkward, They Were Unacceptable
From inviting a convicted sexual predator to including a living person in their in memoriam, The Oscars has lost sight of their actual purpose.
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The Importance of Dreaming Together: Meet a Cast Member Couple from Early Disney
R.J. and Suzanne Ogren both had careers at Walt Disney World, and share what made their jobs (and marriage) so magical.
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An Homage to the High School Experience
No matter how you spent your high school years, there are memories worth keeping.
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'Split' and Stigma: Shyamalan's New Controversial Movie Advocates for Mental Health
The highly controversial M. Night Shyamalan movie about mental illness has opened a discussion on stigma in the medical community.
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The Real Reason We Mourn the 2016 Celebrity Deaths
Pop culture lost major actors and musicians last year. There is a reason their fans mourned so deeply.
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What the Constitution Says You Can Do About the Election Results
There is a right granted to citizens that can be used to completely change the opinion of all Americans... so utilize it.
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Behind the Scenes at Halloween Horror Nights with UCF's Shauna Turnmire
Take an inside look at what it's like managing all of the terrifying characters throughout Halloween Horror Nights, and how it only heightens the frightening experience.
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29 Unconventional Date Ideas in Orlando
If you're a college student who can't always afford a dinner at Disney Springs, these underground finds will make a perfect new adventure with your significant other.
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What I Learned as an Orlando Native From the Recent Shootings
We are ready to make a change.
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Dear Mr. Trump, My Gender is Not a Political Statement
In regards to Harriet Tubman being the first woman to ever grace U.S. currency, and Mr. Trump not grasping why.
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Why Gal Gadot is Actually Wonder Woman
She's fighting for the people of Gotham onscreen, and women's rights behind the curtains.
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Why I Won't Marry My 2016 Boyfriend... And That's Okay
He might be funny and kind and handsome and respectful. But he won't be my husband.
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Campus Celeb: Lexie D.
She's one of the most involved students on campus, and wants to share her definition of leadership.
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Horror vs. Boo: Which Theme Park Delivered the Best Halloween Event?
Did Halloween Horror Nights or Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party deliver the scariest tricks and sweetest treats?
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An Open Letter to The Guy Who Thinks I'm Amy Dunne
Sometimes being a "Cool Girl" is more trouble than it's worth.
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How to Deal with NOT Being the Rachel Green of Your Friends
Whether you’re rocking the guitar like Phoebe, or have a geeky passion like Ross, you bring something to your own group of friends.
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Why I Went Social Media Free — And You Should, Too
At first I was self-conscious, but then I felt a new emotion: liberation.
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