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Kathleen Shannon (West Chester ‘21)

Hello! My name's Katie Shannon. I am the founder and president of the West Chester University chapter of Her Campus! I am an incoming senior with an expected B.S. degree in Business Marketing. Outside of Her Campus, I am the Public Relations Director for Marketing Muscle, LLC., Vice President of Operations at WESCON at WCU, an Advancement Assistant for Chester County Community Foundation, and a Marketing & Acquisition Intern for GenZ Publishing.

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    How Zillenial Teachers are Creating a Positive Shift in Change during COVID

    During times of uncertainty, pain, loss, and dismay, it can be hard to look for the bright light of positivity in life. While scrolling on...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Lifestyle December 7, 2020
  • A Guide to WCU As An Incoming Student

    We are living in an odd time nowadays. There are different rules and obligations to go by within every day, including how we go through our...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Culture August 24, 2020
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    How the Director of Photography got his start at Pixar Animation Studios

    "Patrick Lin joined Pixar Animation Studios in September 1997 as a camera and staging artist on “A Bug’s Life.” For more than 20 years, Lin...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Entertainment July 8, 2020
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    How to Start a Club on Campus

    Have you ever found yourself sitting back in your chair asking yourself, "...what if I started a club?" I am sure you also follow up with...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Culture April 28, 2020
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    How to Beat Writer's Block

    There are so many times I find myself thinking of random little thoughts as possible prompts to a good story or poetry entry and then...I...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Culture March 28, 2020
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    Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Tips

    A new study from the National Center for Health Statistics found that 37.6% of teens ages 16-19 have tried to lose weight in the past year...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Wellness February 28, 2020
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    How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur by D’Ascenzo’s

    “...In October of 2004, D’Ascenzo’s Gelato officially began serving customers in Chestnut Hill, PA at a farmer’s market and at local street...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Money + Career December 9, 2019
  • A Budget-Friendly Gift Guide for the Primark Holiday Shopper

    The holiday season is in full swing. There is a constant hunt for special discounts, deals, and sales to buy either for ourselves or our...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Style December 7, 2019
  • 6 Tinder Dates You’ll Be Glad You Didn’t Go On

    If we are all being honest here, dating in the 21st century can be an absolute nightmare. There are said “rules” to abide by like only...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Sex + Relationships December 5, 2019
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    In the Season of Thanks, Find Ways to Thank Yourself

    The Thanksgiving season is one of my favorite seasons of the year. It is a time where everyone sits down, during the chaotic season of jobs...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Wellness November 19, 2019
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    To the Sister Next Door

    Dear Amanda, My family and I moved into my childhood home when I was only 2 weeks old. My family was rushing to move all of our belongings...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Friendship November 3, 2019
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    Closing the Gender Pay Gap is Mandatory, Not Optional

    According to the AAUW , the gender pay gap is the gap between what men and women are paid. (Vagins) It is an issue that has continually...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Money + Career October 23, 2019
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    Time Managing for the Busy Go-Getter: A Survival Guide

    College is a huge change in anyone’s life. From beginning to living on your own to grocery shopping for yourself, it’s an exciting period...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Wellness October 15, 2019
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    Having a Paid Internship May Be More Impactful Than an Unpaid Internship

    One day, I was sitting in my English class during my senior year of high school. My teacher began talking about how college has been...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Money + Career September 24, 2019
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    Why Colleges Need To Address Mental Health Awareness on Campus

    If you or a friend need free counseling at West Chester University, our counseling center is on the second floor of Lawrence, Office 241 in...

    By Kathleen Shannon • West Chester Contributor • Mental Health September 10, 2019

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