I Deleted TikTok From My Phone: Here's What Happened
When spring break was over on April 5, I was immediately hit with a wave of assignments, extracurricular activities and tests. I had so...
Krithika Selvarajoo (UMKC ‘21)
Krithika Selvarajoo (UMKC ‘21)
Krit is currently a senior majoring in English and Chemistry at UMKC. As the President and founder of UMKC’s chapter, she hopes her team will create content to inspire as many people as possible. Some of her favorite things include poetry, scented candles, and writing. In her spare time, she can be found taking a bubble bath with LUSH products, sipping too much coffee, and reading all about astrology.
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Why I Decided To Double Major in College
One of the first things I get when I tell people my major(s) is, “Oh, that’s an interesting combination.” I can almost sense the confusion...
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Exploring Des Moines in A Day
If you’re like me, you love visiting new places. With the pandemic, it’s been hard to do that. In fact, the last time I was ever on a plane...
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Beyoncé: A Female Powerhouse To Be Reckoned With
Whenever one asks me about women who I find inspiring, my answer quite frankly changes every time. After all, there are so many women out...
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Kansas City Black-Owned Food Businesses You Have To Try
With small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important now more than ever to support local businesses. With Black-...
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Set Goals, Not Resolutions
In the past, I used to write down my resolutions on the first day of the new year. However, by the second week of the year, I would have...
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Gift Ideas for Astrology Lovers
Whether you are treating yourself or showing appreciation for the people you love, there is definitely some shopping that needs to be done...
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#MyNameIs Krithika
The #MyNameIs trend took Twitter by storm after a video of Senator David Perdue mispronouncing Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’...
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My Experience with Therapy
It has been a solid two years ever since I started to go to therapy. I was overwhelmed with school, had a lot going on in my personal life...
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Interview with Annabelle Frese, Founder of FashionAF
Kansas City Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020 (KCFW F/W 20) took place from September 24th to September 26th virtually. There were various...
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Folklore Songs Based on Your Astrological Sign
It’s finally fall so you know what that means— pumpkin cream cold brews, cozy sweaters and Miss Taylor Swift on repeat. With the release of...
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Best Coffee Shops in Kansas City
As an avid coffee drinker, I love trying out new coffee shops. After a solid three years of living in Kansas City, it is safe to say I’ve...
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Resisting Eurocentric Beauty Standards
Growing up as a woman of color is tough. It means that I have to deal with the challenges of not just being a woman, but the challenges of...
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My Favorite Albums from March 2020
With COVID-19, you could say that March was a bleak month. However, I still managed to find some serotonin, mostly because various artists...
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My Everyday Look Essentials
Being continuously on-the-go means I barely have time to get ready in the morning. Therefore, I’ve spent the past few months perfecting my...
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Mastering The Art of Self-Love
I once told a friend about how loving others comes easy to me but self-love, on the other hand, does not. My relationship with loving...
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The Importance of Stating Your Pronouns
Gender pronouns are defined as, “words an individual would like to use when talking to or about them.” Some examples of commonly used...
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How To Have a Mental Health Day
With our society glorifying the culture of always being ‘on-the-go,’ it can be mentally and physically exhausting to always serve others (...
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My Winter Skincare Essentials
With winter, it is common for us to be blasting Christmas music 24/7 and snuggling in bed all day while sipping some hot cocoa. While this...
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My Experience with Burnout and How to Avoid it
I am sure all of us try to achieve our best in whatever tasks we choose to take on. However, as a perfectionist (and a Virgo), I’ve wired...
