I Got iLasik and It's All Clear to Me Now
I got glasses in second grade, and one of the clearest memories I have (ironically) was looking up at the tree branches on the car ride...
Melanie Haid (Hofstra)
Melanie Haid (Hofstra)
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I didn't have an internship this semester and I'm thriving
Something about being a comm major at Hofstra deeply engrains in you the idea that if you don’t have an internship all the time, you’re...
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Why Being Single is Great for Your Growth
As a college-age student who once was in a lengthy, long-distance relationship, I sit now at over a year being single and often wonder why...
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I Saw My Favorite Artists Live and it Taught Me to Treat Myself
2019 is a year I’ll always remember as the year I decided to truly do things for myself and enjoy what I love. Life is short, and there’s...
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My 21st Birthday was Lowkey and It's Okay
Last year, when I turned 20 on a Sunday, it came to my attention that I would inevitability spend my golden 21st birthday on a Monday, and...
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How Working Out in a Sports Bra Has Made me More Confident
Also pants. And sneakers. But you get the point. I want to preface by saying that I’ve always been pretty comfortable with my body...
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Which Dating App is Right for You
In college, it can seem nearly impossible to find someone who is on the same page as you. Whether you want a relationship or something...
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Being Raised by an Immigrant Mother//Meine Kindheit als Tochter einer Immigrantin
It didn’t take me long to learn growing up that my mother saw the world differently. She didn’t like me calling her “mom” and preferred “...
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Why Sexual Assault Awareness Month Matters in Today’s Climate
Trigger warning: Rape and sexual assault As April is nearing to an end, so is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but that by no means implies...
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Why You Want Your S/O to be Your Best Friend
How many times in vows at weddings do you hear someone say their significant other is their best friend? You see it everywhere – love is...
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Spring 2019 Style Staples
With daylight savings behind us and the sun shining, it’s the perfect time to try out some bold new styles this season. With so many to...
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Spring Break on a Budget
Spring Break can be a weird part in college if you aren't going on a cruise every year. Everyone around you seems to be running to a white...
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Nine Genius DIY Costumes
Ain’t nobody got time (or the money) to go out and buy a $40 Halloween costume, especially in college. We’ve gathered up some super cute...
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Are You a "Serious" Writer?
We know that journalism is not an easy field to get into, but there are some more specific issues that writers face: what “kind” of...
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Style Must-Haves for Fall 2018
As the season changes, so do the trends. Last week, we covered the shoes you can’t live without this fall, but the 2018 style covers more...
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2018 Fall Shoe Guide
You want to be as stylish as possible, no matter the season. However, it can often be difficult to always be on top of trends if there is...
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5 Tips to Survive Freshman Year of College
Whether you're going away to school or staying in your hometown, college is a huge step and not always an easy adjustment. That being said...
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All the Major News You Might've Missed this Summer
A lot can happen over the course of three months, and whether you were backpacking in Antarctica with no WiFi or just took advantage of the...
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6 Stores to Get Summer Styles Without Breaking the Bank
Summer is one of the best times of the year to express your style. It's warm, the sun is shining, school's out— what better time to amp up...
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What Relay Means to Me
There's a lot to put your dedication into now a days. Personally, I know it's hard to decide what to focus your energy on, but there's one...
