How to Make an 8 a.m. Less Dreadful
We all know that registering for an 8 a.m. is a risky decision. Coming in as a freshman, an 8 a.m. seemed harmless compared to the normal...
6 Ways to Kick Homesickness
If you're anything like me, adjusting to college may be one of the hardest and scariest times of your life thus far. For many, it is the...
Getting the Most Out of Room and Board
At UMass Amherst, living on campus is great . You are close to your classes, the gym, the dining halls and most importantly, making new...
How to Find Your Fit in College: An Interview with the Ambassador of UMass CHAARG
College is a time when things are constantly changing. You’re forced to find a brand new group of friends, keep up to pace on your studies...
I Have Been “Ghosted" in the Workplace -- Here are my Thoughts
Let’s face it─we all have "ghosted" others and have been ghosted ourselves in the past. It is, unfortunately, no different in the workplace...
Just Peachy: A Spring Makeup Look
You know that saying March is in like a lion out like a lamb? But, most of the time that’s really not true? Well, the weather may not agree...
A Look Inside the Fall '18 HC Survival Kit
Hello Collegiettes! Our survival kits are back and better than ever—here's what the Fall '18 HC Survival Kit has to offer: 1. L'Oréal...
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How to Survive Spring Break FOMO with the Her Campus Survival Kit
Have you been having major FOMO these past couple weeks? Did all your friends go to Miami, Cancun or the Bahamas while you were stuck in...
Spin Your Way To Success
When thinking of ways to describe myself, the word “athletic” rarely comes to mind. I never played sports when I was younger and I dreaded...
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The Cultural Importance of 'Black Panther'
It was Saturday night. As my family and I settled into the red chairs with popcorn in hand at the theater, we were finally ready to watch...
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The Ultimate 2018 Cuffing Season Playlist
We are amid not only Valentine's season but cuffing season. “What the heck is cuffing season,” you ask? It starts in October when the...
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I'm Not A Self-Confident Nonconformist, I Just Have Severe ADHD
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: having ADHD isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And by “not all it’s cracked up to be,” I mean it’s complicated my life in more ways than I’d like to admit.
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Why Mental Health Needs to be Talked About More
Both in society and in the media, mental health is not given the same attention as physical health. However, mental wellbeing is still...
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Five Fall 2017 Fashion Trends That All College Students Can Rock
It's that time of year when the leaves change colors, the weather gets colder, and the sweaters begin to appear. As a UMass college student...
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4 Beautiful Fall Walking Trails in Western Mass.
Western Massachusetts undergoes a transformation around this time of year: green rolling hills that are dotted with farms and swept with...
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Student Businesses Turn Tailgating Into a Shopping Spree
Homecoming is approaching, and that means it’s time to purchase your tailgating gear. We’re all the same: always go to the tailgate, never...
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Kindness Rocks Project: Inside UMass Active Minds
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the UMass Active Minds chapter met to participate in the Kindness Rocks Project , a campaign that aims to brighten...
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When Two Worlds Collide: College and Craft Beer
Beer — the lifeblood fueling some college students’ weekends, tailgates, and bad decisions.
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A Chat With KIND Snacks Representative Carly Zinn
Carly Zinn is a senior finance major at UMass Amherst and like most seniors at this time she is in denial that she has to leave the place...
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JoyRun: The Uber of Food
Have you ever gotten an extreme craving for food from a restaurant that you know doesn’t deliver and instantly became sad when you...
