Vocal Health Tips
During this time of year, the cold, the wind, and the allergens in the air all work to make one sick and eventually lose their voice. Since...
Jenny Nagel (Kenyon ‘20)
Jenny Nagel (Kenyon ‘20)
Jenny is a writer and senior editor for Her Campus Kenyon. She is currently a junior English major at Kenyon College, and in her free time she loves to sing, cuddle cats, and fangirl over musicals.
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Remembering to Breathe
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, I walk into my English class, sit down, close my eyes, and breathe for one minute. At the...
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The Importance of Keeping Busy
I often have found myself in one of two positions: feeling overwhelmed by the many, many things on my to-do list or, feeling like I do not...
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Cupid at Kenyon: Date Ideas When It’s Busy and Cold
This article is part of our "Cupid at Kenyon" series, in which our writers talk about Valentine's Day. Celebrating Valentine’s Day in...
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The Pros and Cons of Going Abroad in Fall vs. Spring
In the next couple of months, I have to decide which semester next year that I want to study abroad in England. Upon hearing advice from...
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Gone Too Soon: Musicals That Closed Too Early
Throughout the years, Broadway has been blessed with some great musicals, but occasionally, there are some flops. However, many of these so...
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The Problem With Expecting Too Much From Yourself
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be the best. I wanted to be the smartest, the most talented, the funniest, the prettiest, and I...
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What Happened to My Self-Esteem When I Decided Not to Wear a Bra
This past week, my Introduction to Women and Gender Studies professor gave us a very interesting assignment. The assignment was to...
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Thoughts on Declaring My Major
While researching colleges, I was incredibly interested in Kenyon because of their incredible English program, and not just because it’s...
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Learning to Love Auditions
I don’t quite remember the details of my first audition, but I do remember that I was terrified. Back in elementary school, auditions were...
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Make New Friends, But Keep the Old: How Friendships Change in College
In my thirteen years of being a Girl Scout, we sang a song at every meeting that began with the following lyrics: “Make new friends, but...
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On Being Sick Away From Home
This past week, the inevitable happened: I was hit with the Kenyon Krud, the unavoidable, terrible cold that tends to get everyone at least...
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Elana Shoss ‘20: Thoughts on Writing, Allergies, and Hammocks
Name: Elana Shoss Class: 2020 Major: Undecided Hometown: Houston, TX Campus Activities: Broken Legs, Hillel, HIKA Fun Fact: I have been...
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On Loving Something Without Choosing to Major in It
Since I was very little, I have loved to perform. I would get up in front of my parents and their friends, and I would sing my heart out to...
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Why "Glee" is Problematic
These past few weeks, I’ve been rewatching the television series, Glee, a six-season musical dramedy surrounding a high school show choir...
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A Look at Musical Movies Through the Decades
Since I was little, I have loved watching the movie versions of some of my favorite musicals. Recently, when looking back through all of...
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The History of April Fools’ Day
Happy April Fools’ Day everyone! Everyone knows that April 1st is a day of jokes and trickery and joking and tricking, but I bet what you...
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Thoughts on Sara Bareilles Joining the "Waitress" Cast
I am a huge fan of Sara Bareilles. I have every single one of her albums and the accompanying books of sheet music that I have tried and,...
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Why "Grey’s Anatomy" is Unrealistic
If I were Meredith Grey, the main character on the hit TV show, Grey’s Anatomy, I would open this article with some dramatic medical...
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Why Beauty and the Beast is Important for Feminism
When we’re little, life is simple. We watch Disney movies and all we see is a beautiful princess who gets saved by the handsome prince, and...
