I am a second-year student with junior standing pursuing a B.A. in English with a creative writing concentration and a minor in sociology at Michigan State University. I am passionate about writing, Gillian Flynn, A24 films, and intersectional feminism.
My family loves old movies. From Jimmy Stewart to Grace Kelly, Jean Arthur to Gary Cooper, the stories of old Hollywood have always been a favorite in my household. One thing that always stood out amidst the glitz and glamor of an inherently romanticized era was the accent used by many of the prominent actors and actresses that starred in these films.
Thus concludes the end of my first semester as a HerCampus member. And, on a larger scale, my first year as a college student. Within...
The year was 1967. The counterculture movement was a quickly developing force, and anti-war efforts were in full swing as the Vietnam War...
I love to rant about Ross Geller being my least favorite “Friends” character — anyone in my life can attest to that. Aside from the many...
There are so many wonderful musical theater albums to be enjoyed, and I’m going to introduce you to a few of my favorites.
College is difficult. An oversimplification? Perhaps, but there’s really no better way to put it.
Dear Friend, In the modern day, it seems that, in general, the internet rules the consensus regarding the legacy of a person, event, or piece of media, and that consensus can often take a very negative turn. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 1999 novel by Stephen Chbosky that gained wider acclaim following its 2012 film adaptation. It’s a coming of age story: a tale as old as time with so many different iterations, most failing at actually contributing anything new to the conversation - Chbosky did not fail this task. . .
On an album characterized by imperfections, Ashley has masterfully performed the skillful feat of removing not only her brain, filled with thoughts and memories, but her heart, complete with all the love and truths she can muster, and giving them to us in one beautiful package.