My Takeaway from serving as a Delegate for the 65th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Last week was the 65th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and I had the privilege of serving as a Girl Delegate for...
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How Journaling Has Changed My Mindset
Everyone has those New Year’s Resolutions of trying to hop on a new diet trend or exercising more - something to make them feel more...
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Why I Struggled to Call Myself a Feminist
Although my qualms about mainstream feminism had been festering internally for years, I didn’t fully become aware of them until the Women’s...
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Introducing The Shapiro Chronicles: a Serial Novel
I am now writing a serial novel and a new part will be released every month for tentatively a year. Here is the first part which I wrote in...
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This Time Last Year
One year ago today, as I laid in the bedroom I grew up in two hours away from Duke, my phone vibrated with the news that we would not be...
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2007
(Twice, twice) I have forgotten your breath in night’s shadow. When paper planes became lucent moons that never stood still. I saw you in a...
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sink / ing
living naturally does not exist today yellow waters swayed in hammocks over our lawn’s subsurface drainage system, demanding to be seen an...
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The Discord Servers That Will Spice Up Your Life
With the circumstances of the pandemic comes an urge to connect with people in creative, socially-distanced ways, but for some communities...
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Top 7 Dorm Must Haves
It is time for the Class of 2025 to start bringing their dorm room Pinterest boards to life, and I am here to help you finalize those...
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Learning to Become an Effective Altruist
Being part of a fellowship focused on EA (Effective Altruism) and leadership at Duke University has been a truly eye-opening experience for...
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20 Conversation Starters to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Date
Hello, lovebirds! Since Valentine’s Day has arrived, I thought that I, as the self-proclaimed relationship expert that I am, should offer...
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In the Spirit of Black History Month and Valentine's Day: 7 Black Romance Novels (Read and TBR)
I read a lot of romance. I’m sure it is obvious from my many posts about them, but I need to reiterate my love of romance novels. I also...
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Loop Lit #4: What Makes A Good Love Story?
From the moment Loop Lit was conceived, I knew I wanted the February edition to be about love. In fact, this column has existed in my mind...
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3 Things to Start Implementing Into Your Daily Skincare Routine!
We’ve all been there. Maybe your skin is feeling a little too icky and oily, or maybe you’re like me, and the dry skin on your face is...
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5 Playlists to Add Fuel to Your "Fernweh"
German has a word for anything that has been dreamed up, and if you happen to come across a new sensation, you can probably make up a long...
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3 Reasons You Should Invest in a Comfy
After watching countless TikToks of people raving about the Comfy from Shark Tank, I finally bit the bullet and ordered one for myself. I...
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Watch, Read, and Listen To These Six Things!
Watch Bridgerton This series is the ultimate escape. With super colorful clothing and sets, any historical lover who can bend the accuracy...
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3 Must-Use Apps to Prepare for a New Semester
Alongside the first week of class jitters comes one of my favorite activities - organizing. I find it helpful to gather all of my readings...
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Making Friends and Dealing with Social Anxiety in College
This article was written in Spring 2020. I remember getting ready to head off to college just a little over a year ago. I remember the...
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Free Condoms and Menstrual Products Shouldn't Be Mutually Exclusive
Menstrual products should be affordable and accessible to all. Pads, tampons and cups all perform an essential function, and not having...
