Harvey Weinstein’s Guilty Verdict: How I Hope this Impacts the #MeToo Movement
On February 24, the news broke that Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two of five criminal charges. This included one count of first...
Isabelle Tjokrosetio (U Mass Amherst ‘20)
Isabelle Tjokrosetio (U Mass Amherst ‘20)
I am a Junior majoring in Sociology and minoring in Information Technology at UMass Amherst. A transfer at the university, I am passionate about writing, ethnography, User Experience and design research.
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Why and how you should start your side hustle in college
Although it may not seem like it, college is the perfect place to start side hustles. It’s the internet’s new buzzword — but what does it...
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Learning to love my no makeup look
For as long as I can remember, I have had a skin condition known as eczema . It’s a chronic condition that makes your skin red, inflamed,...
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How to make the most out of the year even in November
It’s that time of the year again — when the days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and of course, schoo's getting more...
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Why and how to be an ethical tech consumer
The age of Facebook, Amazon, and Apple has brought us a culture of connectivity and convenience. Their products and services have permeated...
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Reasons to start watching Lucifer -- the unconventional yet oddly satisfying mystery show on Netflix
Lucifer just got renewed for the fifth and final season earlier this year. So far, it has really been picking up the pace and gaining more...
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How to Best Care for Your Eyes as a Student Constantly Around Technology
Did you know that our eye muscles are the most active muscles in our bodies? Our eyes have over 2 million working parts and the ability to...
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Let us learn to be bored again
Some time ago I came across a New York Times article titled "Let Children Get Bored Again" by Pamela Paul. She argues that boredom allows...
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Unpopular Opinion: Game of Thrones isn’t appealing (anyone can relate?)
By now, I am probably one of the few people that is not a fan of Game of Thrones. It’s an extremely unpopular opinion that no one likes to...
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Salary Negotiation 101 (According to the American Association of University Women)
Whether you’re graduating college or you've just figured out what you want to pursue for a career, it’s always smart to be aware of what...
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I Have Been “Ghosted" in the Workplace -- Here are my Thoughts
Let’s face it─we all have "ghosted" others and have been ghosted ourselves in the past. It is, unfortunately, no different in the workplace...
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What’s it's Like Being in an Interracial (and International Relationship)
I was initially cautious about bringing up this topic as it is personal and close to my heart. But I was curious to know how many couples...
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The One Thing You Should Know Before You Get Your Tattoo
So you’re thinking about getting a tattoo. You’ve got the support of your parents (or maybe not) and you’ve decided to finally go for it!...
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How Your Social Science Degree Can Be Useful in the Tech Field
Many people assume that social science graduates work either as social workers, at nonprofits, or in academia. However, did you know that...
