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“Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Fine”
On April 23, 2018, I went to the hospital. I had severe pain in my lower right abdomen, severe stomach pain and severe nausea. I didn’t...
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The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Taking Care of The Girls
Alright, Lazy Girls! October has rolled around once again and while we’re all stoked that it’s “Spooky Season,” it’s also important to...
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Breast Cancer Awareness: A message from MCLA’s CC’s
MCLA’s HerCampus Chapter is buckling up for a very exciting week on campus. We decided to dedicate a week of articles and activities in...
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Staying educated about breast cancer
Everyone has heard of breast cancer, but how likely is it that people are actually educated on the subject? Like many things, breast cancer...
Losing sixty pounds: Daunting but doable
Before this past summer began, I weighed in at an ugly, obscene 315 lbs. At that point, I knew something had to change with my eating...
STDs and their effects
I remember growing up and being terrified of contracting a sexually transmitted disease. Despite myself, I still am. And who isn't? The way...
5 ways to create healthy habits
When I say healthy, I’m sure you think of leafy greens that taste like dirt (no offense if you like the taste of kale). But being healthy...
4 places in North Adams to fit your fitness needs
Let's face it: being healthy is hard. It's even harder when you aren't sure what's available around you. It's time to change that! If you'...
Why you need to use a blue light filter on your phone
Above, an advertisement for a blue light filter, developed by Ignis App Studio, as found on Google Play. When I was a kid, I used to get...
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Self esteem and conflicting definitions of beauty
Anime girls were my standard of beauty for much of my young life. I watched more of it from sixth to eighth grade than I did most anything...