Thanks for the Memories
"I have built so many memories and lived through so many chapters of my life story and while I’m sad to end this chapter, I am excited to start a new one that is just as fulfilling and exciting."
Ashleigh Griffin (Virginia Tech ‘19)
Ashleigh Griffin (Virginia Tech ‘19)
Ashleigh is a graduate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Food Science and Technology. Her future career will hopefully combine both her knowledge of the food industry and the importance of marketing and brand management.
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Bondi Sands: Your New Best Friend
Our chapter was lucky enough to get to try out some of the Bondi Sands self-tanning foams, self-tanning oil, and self-tanning eraser. As we...
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Find Your Flavor With Diet Coke
We all know that flavors and personalities go hand-in-hand so if you’re into astrology we’ve paired the zodiac signs with the flavors we...
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Anti-Vaxxers: The Surge of Preventable Diseases
The major news story that broke in 2019 was the story of the young man who, at 18, decided to go against his parent’s wishes and get...
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Ebonics Misinterpreted in Court Transcriptions
A recent study was released that has put the courts, especially in Philadelphia, on the hot seat. The focus of the study was on the court...
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Social Media: How It Affects Young Girls
Social media has been a major topic of debate since the dawn of sites like MySpace, Youtube and Facebook. The impact on society and the...
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5 Fun St. Patrick's Day Drinks
St. Patrick’s Day is a day full of rainbows, leprechauns, and people covered from head to toe in green. It’s the one day a year that the...
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Is Vaping Becoming a Dangerous Trend?
In the past few years vaping has transformed from a small fad to a common part of everyday life for a majority of smokers in the U.S...
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How To Safely Stop Your Period
Let’s talk about periods and if it’s healthy to stop having them. I was recently scrolling through one of my social sites and a headline...
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5 Fun DIY Valentine's Day Crafts
1. Conversation Heart Pillows This craft requires some sewing skills and an iron, but they are so cute and can double as take-home gifts...
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Natural Hair Bans Target Students of Color
It has taken years for people of color, women in particular, to embrace their natural hair texture. In the past few years the natural hair...
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Chapter Collaboration: Our Team's Favorite Holiday Music
Chapter Collaboration: Our Team's Favorite Holiday Music The holidays are on their way and our team is getting into the spirit. We asked...
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Living While Black
The world has seen an explosion of viral videos and altercations that showcase the way that black people in America are treated.
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5 Ways To Deal With Post-Graduation Anxiety
1. Talk to your career advisor Getting a job right out of college can be one of the most nerve wracking worries that seniors have and it’s...
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The McCain Legacy Continues
August 25, 2018 marked the passing of one of the most beloved senators and politicians this country has had the honor of knowing, John...
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The HerConference Experience
The biggest event of the summer for collegiettes is the gathering of Her Campus chapters from across the country (and world) at the annual...
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Youtube Crazes: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is something that many people experience but had no name for until the past year or two when...
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Getting Tested — Erasing the Stigma
The U.S. has broken another record! Any guesses as to what it is? Okay, I’ll kill the unnecessary suspense. The U.S. has broken the record...
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The Rise of ADHD in Women and Girls
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-...
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Celebrating Pride in the Park in Roanoke
Pride in the Park has been held for 28 years now, and it this year I got to experience what it was like to be there firsthand for the first time.
