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    Why Harry Styles is the Epitome of Masculinity

    Prior to starting his solo career in 2017, Harry Styles was one of the forefront members of the viral boyband One Direction. Since Harry has independently been in the music industry, his style and messages through his lyrics depict the epitome of embracing his true self, making him a worldwide role model. He has broken gender lines through fashion, sporting long skirts, feather boas, and sheer tops all around red carpets; something that has little prior exposure in the media, with exceptions to Elton John and Freddie Mercury. Harry Styles is breaking the male stereotype and mindset of toxic masculinity, which is the concept that all men are straight and dominant over the general population and exhibit only “manly” characteristics. What is so different about Harry Styles is his expression of self through bold fashion choices and his ability to evoke deep emotion through his music, something that society has claimed to not be “manly” since society has put in place the idea that men cannot be vulnerable and express emotion as often or intensely as women.

    By Emma Accardi • UVM Contributor • Culture
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    Be Kinder to Yourself

    My own experience this semester has been pretty chaotic, to say the least. The transition to online classes was rough for me, and I’m sure plenty of people can relate to that. By not having any separation between home and school it made me feel like I couldn’t relax, or that I was relaxing too much. Luckily, I am able to attend a weekly therapy session, formerly held in person, but currently taking place via Telemedicine. This week my therapist shared some important advice: “Avery, do what you need to do this week, and be kind to yourself.”

    By Avery Roberts • UVM Contributor • Mental Health
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    A Little Self Love Reminder

    Here's the thing, to be completely honest with you, self love is something I take weirdly seriously. At the end of the day, the person you want to love you the most should be yourself. Self love is something that trickles into every part of your life and has the ability to make everything better. I know it sounds painfully corny, but self love is not selfish. You should never feel guilty about what's doing best for you. I think we all can agree that the road to self love is not always pretty and can be bumpy along the way, but at one point or another we are all faced with a time that self love is of the utmost importance. However, I am here to remind you that we should never wait for a reason to love ourselves.

    By Emma Hudziak • UVM Contributor • Mental Health
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    Trying Something New

    With a new month, comes new opportunities. November is here, Mercury is finally out of retrograde, and here we are on election night -...

    By Isabelle Halpern • UVM Contributor • Food
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    Dog Friendly Hikes

    Vermont is well known for its hiking and outdoor culture, thanks to the fact that 78% of the state is forested. The expansive nature lends well to dog-friendly trekking, with plenty of trails for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy.

    By Mia Sehic • UVM Contributor • Wellness
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    5 Trends to Try This Fall

    If you’re anything like me, your TikTok "for you" page is undoubtedly flooded with videos of trendy women documenting their newest hauls from Zara, Aritzia, and other popular stores. Their hauls constantly make me want to go online and start shopping, but it can be hard to know where to start when shopping for a new wardrobe. The fashion world is constantly changing and can get pretty overwhelming, especially when trying to keep track of what’s new and in style. But, lucky for you, I’ve kept up so you don’t have to! Here are the top five trends I’ll be wearing this fall season!

    By Avery Roberts • UVM Contributor • Style

  • Skincare: Let's Start With the Basics

    Whether you are new to the game or already a skincare junkie like me, figuring out what to use on your skin is an everlasting question. We are always learning new and innovative ways to combat our own personal skin concerns; However, it never hurts to pause for a second and go back to the basics.

    By Emma Hudziak • UVM Contributor • Beauty

  • My Best Friend

    I’ve been suffering from a severe case of writer’s block over the past few weeks. However, I can’t say I’m surprised, given that finals are...

    By Jenna Toth • UVM Contributor