I Went to My First Hackathon: Here's What Happened
When I first learned about an upcoming hackathon from a club, I thought that it was an event where you learn how to hack. After a few...
Allison Brookhart (U Mass Amherst ‘23)
Allison Brookhart (U Mass Amherst ‘23)
Ally Brookhart is a freshman at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is majoring in biochemistry and is interested how science interacts with society. Ally enjoys exploring new places, reading, working out, and playing volleyball.
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4 Books About Science that Even Non-STEM Majors Will Love - I Promise!
A lot of people think that learning about science is just memorizing the names of lots of enzymes from a textbook. I get it – if you had a...
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Everyone Should Vote, but Millions of People Legally Can't.
With the election day less than two weeks away , voting is on everyone’s minds. This year, there’s been lots of discussion around the...
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4 Times Parks and Recreation Predicted the Future
I’ve been watching a lot of Parks and Recreation lately (for research purposes, of course). While I was watching, I realized how many...
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How to Tell If Your Major is a Good Fit For You
Your major is a big part of your college experience. It affects what classes you take, what extracurriculars and internship you’ll seek out...
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Is Below Deck Med's Season of Female Leadership Really Feminist?
I love the Below Deck franchise, but I generally don’t expect a lot from Below Deck (or any other reality TV show) in terms of being...
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How COVID-19 Has Affected Me as a Science Major
COVID-19 has affected every person in a unique way. Where you live, your occupation, your health, and your family all shape your experience...
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Tired of talking about COVID-19? Try these fun activities with family and friends
It feels like all anyone can talk about is the latest coronavirus statistics and updates. And while staying up-to-date on the latest news...
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How COVID-19 Could Change the World Forever, Even After Quarantine Ends
With everything going on in the world today, it can be hard to imagine what the world will look like in a few months. Although the future...
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Bachelor Fans, Meet Your Next Obsession: "Love is Blind" on Netflix
There are so many fun reality TV shows, but my – and America’s – latest obsession is "Love is Blind". The show tries to answer the age-old...
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How to Get Informed About Politics Before Voting
We’ve all heard how important it is to vote. But with so many complex issues to consider, how can we learn about these important issues...
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Have Your Best Semester Yet with this Spring Bucket List
Now that the spring semester is in full swing, it’s time to switch up your routine and try something new! This list of ideas will help you...
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Shop and Save the Planet with these 6 Eco-Friendly Companies
Everyone knows that climate change is a huge issue facing the planet today. There are so many empowering activists who are forcing...
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How to Practice Real Self-Care This Fall
About a year ago, I was the most stressed I'd ever been in my life. Between college applications, senior year, and a busy work schedule, I...
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How to Create a Class Schedule You'll Love All Semester
College is awesome because you get to tailor your schedule to fit your life. You have complete control over which classes you take, so why...
