The mall was once criticized as a symbol of consumerism, but as it disappears, capitalism hasn’t. What’s fading instead is one of the last accessible spaces for community.
Her Campus at Longwood
How Capitalism Killed the Mall
Her Campus at CU Boulder
The Self Check-Out Epidemic
Everyone exclusively uses self check-out now, and it's a symptom of the loneliness epidemic.
Her Campus at MSU
Bringing Back Third Spaces: Why You Should Get A Library Card
Going to the library doesn’t have to be a nostalgic memory, it can still be a wonderful and helpful experience, no matter who you are.
Her Campus at TCU
Is Barnes Really Noble? How America’s Beloved Book Chain Threatens Independent Booksellers and What You Can Do About It
Throughout my life, Barnes and Noble has always been near and dear to my heart, and how could it not be? Nevertheless, there is a dark side to the...
Her Campus at TX State
Not The Main Character? Third Places Are Still Your Stage
Tired of being the “main character” with all this conflict to resolve? Take a step off the stage and enter a third space, a safe haven with no pressure...
Her Campus at Washington
What are “Third Spaces” and Why Do They Matter?
Though I may not be waiting outside a Target at 4 am for a lead-filled metal cup or being a mean little brat to a Sephora employee, am I...