HC UPR Recommends: 4 Tips for Overcoming Writer's Block
Writer’s block: the bane of every writer’s existence. It’s a crazy-common occurrence, and it can frustrate you, drive you insane, and...
Claudia P. Martinez Rivera (UPR ‘21)
Claudia P. Martinez Rivera (UPR ‘21)
English Literature major with a passion for words.
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The Origins of Halloween
It’s that time of the year again: spooky season! The costumes, the decorations, the candy, the slight chill in the air… what’s not to love...
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6 Spooky Podcasts Perfect for the Halloween Mood
It’s spooky season, and you know what that means. Spooky movies, TV shows, books, music, memes, and everything in between have taken over...
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6 Terrifying Caribbean Legends You've Never Heard Of
We’re all very familiar with fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers and mythology from ancient Western civilizations, but not many of us know...
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5 Everyday Items to Replace with Eco-Friendly Products
As we all know, our planet Earth is in bad shape. Global temperatures are rising, causing catastrophic changes around the world, and...
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Ghosting: Just Don't
Ghosting isn’t new in the dating scene, but recently, it’s seen an increase in popularity. According to Urban Dictionary , ghosting is “...
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A Word of Advice: Take the Risk
We’ve all found ourselves in a position where we’re faced with a difficult choice. We might not know what we want, or we do know but we...
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Black History Month: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The mainstream world first heard Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s name in 2013 when Beyoncé dropped an album featuring the song “***Flawless,” in...
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5 Gifts to Get Your SO If You're on a Budget
Let’s be honest: broke college student culture is a real thing. Lots of us don’t have as much money as we’d like to spend on our loved ones...
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Multitasking: Fact or Myth?
Multitasking is an incredibly common practice nowadays. Chances are, babe, that you’re multitasking right now! Sure, you might be reading...
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Bookish Wednesday: Salem's Lot
When I was gifted Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot , I was uneasy. Of course, I had heard about the author’s exceptional stories and had always...
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Bookish Wednesday: And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None is famous author Agatha Christie’s best-selling novel; it is also the world’s best-selling mystery book to this...
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Why You Shouldn't Pull an All-Nighter the Night Before a Test
It’s the night before a test. You’re planning to spend it cramming the material you’ve procrastinated studying--sleep is for the weak! We’...
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5 Tips for New Cat Owners
If you’ve ever owned a cat (or several), you know that they can be complicated to take care of sometimes, and even harder to understand,...
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How Going to the Beach Became My Worst Nightmare
Living in a tropical island means, by default, that frequently visiting the beach is a must. It’s the perfect getaway—you can fight the...
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Helen Keller: Disabled and Unstoppable
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be blind? How about being deaf? What about being both at the same time? I bet you think it...
