Spotify Tips & Tricks in Time for Your New Summer Playlist
One thing to know about me is that I’m obsessed with my Spotify. I would say I have too many playlists, but we all know there’s no such...
Danielle Efrat (U Mass Amherst ‘23)
Danielle Efrat (U Mass Amherst ‘23)
Danielle is a sophomore majoring in Art History and minoring in Art and Education at UMass Amherst. She is passionate about all things photography, thrifting, music, and her dog, Bruno, which you can see pictures of on her Instagram @daniellefrat
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What The Vaccine You Got Says About You
The time we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The sun is shining, life seems to be slowly going back to normal–but we cannot get...
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What I Learned From My First Workaway Experience
If you’ve been keeping up with HC UMass this year, you may remember I took the fall semester off. (If you don’t, feel free to catch up here...
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I Used To Be A Tomboy, Let's Talk About It
The only time in my life I’ve worn a skirt was in the fifth grade. My entire grade took ballroom dancing classes and we had a big show at...
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Dear UMass, Do Better
On Sunday, February 7th, 2021, just under two weeks after move-in for the Spring semester, UMass Amherst declared that the operational...
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How to Make Dunkin's "The Charli" At Home
Back in September, Dunkin Donuts collaborated with TikTok’s Charli D’Amelio and released her go-to order called, The Charli–and I’m...
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My Favorite Cozy Day In Albums
2020 has provided me with a whole lot of alone time, arguably more than I bargained for. Some of the many things I’ve done during that time...
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Ditch the Disposable Camera: An Easy Guide to Film
Gen Z has always been fond of anything vintage. We grew up listening to our parents’ music, watching old movies, and we have this longing...
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UMass Residential Areas as Taylor Swift Albums
Anyone who knows me knows there are two things that hold a very special place in my heart: UMass Amherst and Taylor Swift. Her album, Lover...
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5 Covid-Safe Activities You Can Partake In This Fall
Time to break out the fall fashion and trade in the lemonade for some apple cider, because fall is officially here. Summer may be my...
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I'm Taking The Semester Off – And That's Okay
I’ve never been a fan of uncertainty. As much as I say I don’t want to plan my future, I find comfort in knowing what the near future has...
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Let's Talk About Tiger King
(This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s Tiger King) Hey all you cool cats and kittens! If you’ve been anywhere on the internet the...
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Picking Up a New Hobby Saved My Quarantine
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am an extrovert . That’s not to say I’m the party type, but most of the time I prefer the company of...
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Artists to Check Out This Spring to Prep for This Summer's Festival Scene
With spring right around the corner, it's never too early to start planning your ultimate summer. If music festivals are your thing, summer...
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An Open Letter to the Incoming Freshmen
Dear Class of 2024, First, I would just like to say… congratulations! You're officially second semester seniors in high school and you're...
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Tips For The Aspiring Photographer
Photography has always been a passion of mine, but I didn’t start taking it seriously until about two years ago. Now I can’t imagine my...
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A Definitive Ranking of the Top 5 Disney Channel Original Movies
As someone who was born in 2001, Disney Channel dominated my childhood. One of the highlights of my Disney watching days was eagerly...
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6 Broadway Musicals to Check Out This Spring
Broadway tickets can be a hot commodity–so if you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple this Spring, it’s never too early to get tickets! Don...
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Why Taylor Swift’s "Lover" Is Her Best Album Yet
From the bouncy cheer of “Paper Rings” to the quiet sorrow of “Soon You’ll Get Better”, Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album, "Lover", is...
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How Birthright Changed My Life
Over a year ago when my friend Maddie came back from five weeks in Israel, we came up with the crazy idea of going on a Birthright Israel...
