Her Campus at MSU
Why Am I Embarrassed To Still Be Using A Hydro Flask?
I still have and use a Hydro Flask, but in a world full of Stanleys and Owalas, I can’t help but feel like I’m behind. Why do I feel...
Her Campus at SJSU
The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day
From the tasty chocolates and pink decorations to the celebration of love in its many forms, Valentine’s Day is a highlight of February. But this fun holiday has a...
Her Campus at CU Boulder
Youthful Consumerism: Why Putting Off Purchases Matters
I have many items on my wishlist. It’s essential for my future that they remain there until the time is right.
Her Campus at Pitt
Top 10 Cultural Moments Of 2025 Worth Reminiscing Over
Before heading into the new year, 2025 certainly delivered our cultural world a whirlwind of moments—some iconic, some chaotic, and some so delightfully bizarre that they instantly became part...
Her Campus at Exeter
We must fight consumerism this holiday season.
December is a time of family, friends, love, and joy. It’s about celebrating traditions and coming together to enjoy each other’s presence. And presents. Now more than ever, the...
Her Campus at Brown
The End of the Black Friday Era: What Happened to America’s Favorite Shopping Day?
Black Friday isn't the same horror story threat it used to be. Deals are underwhelming and in-store shopping seems to have almost disappeared. So, what happened to America's favorite...
Her Campus at KCL
Black Friday: The Overconsumption Final Boss?
Black Friday prices can be hard to deny, but are they worth the true cost? This article questions the ethics of the increasingly popular annual sale.
Her Campus at U Toronto
The New Lipstick Index: What $26 Lip Balms Say About How We Cope
In the early 2000s, Estée Lauder executive Leonard Lauder coined the term “lipstick index” to explain why lipstick sales rose during economic downturns. The idea was simple: when people...
Her Campus at BU
The Wasteful Aftermath of Halloween
As the costumes come off and candy wrappers pile up, Halloween’s biggest fright might not be ghosts or ghouls, but the waste we leave behind.
Her Campus at Nottingham
THE ILLUSION OF CHOICE FEMINISM
Does choice feminism really exist or is it just capitalism in disguise?