The Pandemic Has Made Me Not Want to Be in a Relationship Ever Again TBH
Over a year into the pandemic, a lot has changed about how I (and I think, the world) approaches dating – I kind of don’t want to approach...
Melanie Haid (Hofstra ‘21)
Melanie Haid (Hofstra ‘21)
Melanie is a senior journalism major at Hofstra University and an avid fashion and thrift-y gal. She also loves dogs and finds paint-by-numbers to be extremely calming. Always overdressed and has definitely had at least one cup of coffee. She is not only extremely sarcastic, but will be your own personal hypewoman if you'll let her.
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Closet Fatigue is Real, Here's How to Become Re-Inspired by Your Wardrobe
As someone who would consider herself a lover of all things fashion, there definitely comes a time of the cycle of Wearing Clothes where I...
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‘Good on You’: The App That Tells You How Sustainable Your Clothes Really Are
Sustainability has, no secret, become a hung part of the fashion and e-commerce industry – going from trendy to the "green" branding...
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Unpopular Opinion: "Friends" Isn't that Good, and we Should Stop Pretending it is
“Friends” fans, I’m sorry in advance. What you’re about to read may rip your favorite show into pieces, and if you’re upset, just know that...
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IG Resellers You Need to Follow ASAP
When Depop and Poshmark sellers and online thrift shops aren’t quite cutting it anymore and you need some more inspo, look no further:...
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Maybe You DO Need to Start Romanticizing Your Life
Okay, there’s a lot going on this year, but the popularity of TikTok just might be a blessing in disguise. Aside from allowing people to...
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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...
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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...
