The Democracy Myth
The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not neccesarily reflect the views of Her Campus. We have this idea that...
Sophia Barron (App State ‘19)
Sophia Barron (App State ‘19)
I am a senior at Appalachian State University majoring in Environmental Science. I am active in the Swing Dance Club, and Lyric Poetry Club. I enjoy writing about psychology, philosophy, and politics. In my natural habitat you will find me curled up in a big armchair, drinking herbal tea, journaling. My hobbies include dancing, listening to music, fashion and back-packing.
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The Prettiest Blooms You'll See On Campus This Spring
If you have spring fever, need relaxation time in nature, or just want to take up a new and interesting hobby, identifying plants around...
Affirmative Action and "Game of Thrones"
Brienne of Tarth being knighted, Daenerys Targaryen earning the respect of the Dothraki hoard, Sansa executing "Littlefinger" and Cersei...
10 Steps That Make Dining Out Easier on Everyone
Sometimes it can be difficult to care about everyone we meet on a daily basis, and generally I think this is why manners were invented --...
Are You a Sex Addict?
I was feeling stressed out; I found myself once again swiping through Tinder profiles absentmindedly. I began messaging a guy, then...
The Youth are Taking Their Planet Back
The opinions in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Her Campus. As the worldwide school walkout...
Intersectional Feminism: How a Stalemate Within Feminism is Preventing the Women’s Movement From Moving Forward
The dichotomy of male and female identity is managing to find its way into feminism. Feminist writers are commonly cited as the most...
Invest Like a Girl
Thanks to the courageous, determined struggles of several generations of women, women have broken free of their confinement to the kitchen...
White Nationalism is on the Rise, and the Left is Failing to Provide a Viable Alternative
Asking someone whether they voted blue or red in the last presidential election is sure to get you in trouble these days. It’s all too easy...
Climate Activism on Campus Gathers Steam
A few days after the IPCC climate report was released last October declaring that climate change is occurring faster than expected,...
The Benefits of Moving On
Moving on. It seems so simple from the outside, but it is also incredibly uncomfortable to put into practice. It is important to be able to...
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Life On a Spaceship - The Future of Mankind
Over the past hundred thousand years cultural innovation has changed the lifestyle of humans dramatically. The advent of agriculture ten...
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It's Time to Rework Our Approach to Environmentalism
Today we are living in a "post-truth" world where what we believe becomes ever more detached from reality. Scientists see clearly that we...
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Think Like F.A.R.M. Cafe and Help Feed All Regardless of Means
As Thanksgiving approaches, students are excitedly anticipating going home to enjoy the best parts of this holiday: food, staying cozy...
Advice for my Freshman Self
I’m about to begin my final semester at App State. My upcoming graduation has me feeling a little bit parental about the “baby” college...
