Riley Kopceuch

Manhattan '29

Hi! My name is Riley Kopceuch, and I'm from (right outside of) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am currently a freshman at Manhattan University, with a major in Communications, concentrating in Journalism. My professional journalism background involves multiple celebrity interviews, including Natasha Bedingfield, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and The Plain White T's.

My interests include collecting vinyl records, listening to classic rock, going to concerts, and traveling with my friends. Back at home, I spend a lot of my time working at my local ice cream shop, as I love connecting with my community. During the summer, when I am not at work, I am either in New York City, or down the shore in New Jersey, at either Belmar or Stone Harbor. I always carry a disposable film camera on me, as I love taking vintage photos of me and my friends. I was a competitive dancer for ten years, so the arts mean a lot to me! Ask me my take on any Broadway show, I'll gladly provide. My favorite artists are Billy Joel, Frank Ocean, Michael Jackson, and the Beatles (fun fact, I have a Beatles tattoo). My favorite song is either "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse, or "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Ms. Lauryn Hill. My favorite movies are Forest Gump and Call Me By Your Name.

I am excited to write for HerCampus, as I have always had a love for writing since a young age. Activism, especially feminist activism, is always something that I have been passionate about. I am happy to share my vision with all of you.