HBO’s “Euphoria”: A Cautionary Tale for Setting Boundaries
Why does this all matter? Our lives are characterized by an ever-developing series of relationships.
Kelsi Karpinski (MSU ‘22)
Kelsi Karpinski (MSU ‘22)
I am a second-year student with junior standing pursuing a B.A. in English with a Creative Writing concentration and minors in Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies at Michigan State University. I am passionate about writing, Gillian Flynn, A24 films, and intersectional feminism.
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Closeted and Cruel: The Problematic Legacy of the “Homophobic Homosexual” Trope
Shakespeare might say these characters simply protest too much, but I’d argue this trope is a serious issue rooted in some very troubling symptoms of the society we live in.
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The First Rule of Fight Club
I am Jack’s complex relationship with gender.
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The Hatred of Skyler White
In a show so focused on moral ambiguity and the fine line between explanation and justification, it becomes a problem when Skyler’s actions are viewed through a distinctly harsher lens than those of her male counterparts, and especially when she is held hostage for the sins of her husband.
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Big Brother: Expect the Expected
If Big Brother is a reflection of society, then it seems like the most telling sign that things need to change.
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The Transatlantic Accent: An Abandoned Trend of Hollywood’s Golden Age
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.
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Writer's Block: Tips and Tricks from an Aspiring Author
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...
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Levitate the Pentagon: The Day Vietnam Protestors Aspired to do the Impossible
The year was 1967. The counterculture movement was a quickly developing force, and anti-war efforts were in full swing as the Vietnam War...
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Are You Man Enough?
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...
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5 Musical Theater Recommendations to Kickstart Your Broadway Obsession
There are so many wonderful musical theater albums to be enjoyed, and I’m going to introduce you to a few of my favorites.
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Mandatory Attendance Policies are Overbearing and Harmful
College is difficult. An oversimplification? Perhaps, but there’s really no better way to put it.
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The Internet Said The Perks of Being a Wallflower is Overrated - It’s Not.
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. . .
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Halsey’s Manic is a Genre-Bending Masterpiece That Finds its Greatest Successes in its Flaws
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.
