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Gil'Anya Dorval

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Milan Parker

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Brayden Murray

My name is Brayden Murray and I am a freelance journalist at Carleton University with a Minor in Human Rights. I am dedicated to exploring the inner-workings of our world …

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Grace Bestard

Driven journalism and communications student with a passion for entertainment, marketing and culture. Eager to begin working in the field of journalism or communications.

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noella williams

noella williams is a freelance writer based in brooklyn, ny. after graduating from her historically black school—florida a&m; university—she moved from her home state to new york city, and she's …

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Cathy Ching

Chicago-based journalist covering climate, justice and accountability

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Latest Articles

Beating Seasonal Depression: Five Ways to Stay Motivated as the Days Get Shorter

With the days getting shorter, it isn’t uncommon to reap the consequences of the season changing. Usually occurring in the fall and winter, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a form of depression associated with seasonal changes.Every year, it has an impact on many students, resulting in notable changes in energy …
By Addison Fallis
• Her Campus

7 Christmas Horror Movies To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Content warning: This article discusses extreme fictional violence.With Halloween just recently coming to a close and Christmas decorations already spreading through stores, we’re back in that weird sweet spot between the holidays. Bags of candy on sale, Frank Sinatra wishing listeners Merry Christmas while it’s still eighty degrees, skulls coming …
By Peyton Worsham
• Her Campus

Fainting in the ER, but no one cares? My experience with the Ontario healthcare system

After sitting for 14 hours while shifting in and out of consciousness, I left the Ottawa General Campus hospital without clear answers. My experience is familiar to many across Ontario who are seeking medical attention in hospital emergency rooms. During my competitive dance career, I was the recipient of numerous …
By Brayden Murray
• Her Campus

I've Been to All 50 U.S. States: Here's the Ones You Need to Visit While You're Still Young

Let’s face it– there’s nothing like traveling, and especially when you’re in college, traveling is the way to find yourself and explore all parts of the world while doing so.I’ve been traveling as long as I can remember. I moved between states for the first time when I was just …
By Simone Bender
• Her Campus

Bruce Springsteen Biopic: Finding Purpose and Power

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere released on Oct. 24 and depicts the creative process of iconic musician Bruce Springsteen. The film documents the creation of Springsteen’s 1982 album, Nebraska.Following the success of biopics over the past few years, including A Complete Unknown and Back to Black, Springsteen: Deliver Me From …
By Mia Schaeperkoetter
• Her Campus

Taylor Swift Criticized for Racism in 'Opalite'

Taylor Swift needs no introduction. An icon for young women, songwriters, and hopeless romantics, Swift has built an impressive career out of daydreams, heartbreaks, and a clever command of the English language. Her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, dropped on Oct. 3 and shattered records with over five …
By Peyton Worsham
• Her Campus

MTV UK Drops Music Channels: The Final Curtain for Music TV

On Oct. 10, MTV UK announced that it would be shutting down five of its music channels at the end of the year after a four-decade-long legacy. MTV’s programming began in the United States in 1981 with a mission to be the first 24-hour music broadcaster by consistently airing popular …
By Mia Schaeperkoetter
• Her Campus

Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: What 'Survivor' Tells Us About Ourselves

Some childhood obsessions never go away. And for me, it is CBS’s Survivor. My brothers and I were so invested, we spent countless evenings “playing” Survivor in our backyard with other kids in the neighborhood, forming alliances, competing in challenges, searching for “idols” (usually my brothers’ shoes). And yes, even …
By Lily Alvino
• Her Campus

Government Shutdown: How it Affects the American People

On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shutdown went into full effect due to Congress’s failure to reach a funding agreement. Millions of Americans, including active-duty military personnel, federal employees, and recipients of nutrition assistance, will be affected. Amidst all this, Congress is still getting paid, while millions of Americans wonder …
By Victoria Borges-Benitez
• Her Campus

Star of HBO's 'Girls' Starts Unfiltered Advice Column

Jemima Kirke, star of HBO’s Girls, is the queen of blunt advice. Now, instead of answering the desperate pleas from young women looking for life guidance via Instagram stories, she is answering them on her very own online advice column for Elle Magazine.Kirke’s advice, both in Tender Tips and on …
By Mia Schaeperkoetter
• Her Campus

Five Tips For First-Years to Stay Healthy and Hydrated at Panda

The Carleton Ravens versus the uOttawa Gee-Gees football game connects university students across the city for start-of-year festivities. Given the toll that the day of Panda can take on the body, here are five tips to stay safe on October 5.While the game itself starts at noon, waking up early …
By Brayden Murray
• Her Campus

The Rise Of Yearning Men and What It Means For Love

Yearning men aren’t anything new. From Mr. Darcy’s brooding stares across the ballroom in Pride and Prejudice to Noah Calhoun’s desperate kiss in the rain in The Notebook, and now Conrad Fisher’s pained silence in The Summer I Turned Pretty, we’ve seen them plastered across books, movies, and television for …
By Savannah Schaefer
• Her Campus

Hemlines and Homesteading: The Resurgence of Conservative Fashion 

In recent years, the fashion world appears to have taken a sharp turn towards conservatism. Brands that once sold edgier and more provocative pieces, giving rise to ripped jeans, bodycon dresses, and skimpier going-out attire, are now promoting collections that showcase modesty at the forefront. Some brands, such as Pretty …
By Savannah Abbey
• Her Campus

Turnê Esquinas: conheça a trajetória da dupla Anavitória

Entre o folk-pop e a MPB, Ana Caetano e Vitória Falcão construíram uma das carreiras mais sólidas da música brasileira recente. Da simplicidade do Tocantins ao reconhecimento internacional, o duo celebra quase dez anos de estrada com a turnê que marca sua fase mais madura. Araguaína, interior do Tocantins, pode …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

When Will Women Be Safe? The Rise of Public Violence

Across the United States, thousands of college-aged women rely on public transportation to commute to their classes, jobs, and other essential activities. Since COVID-19, there has been an increase in violence against women. This year alone, two women were killed in public spaces, and an attempted kidnapping took place in …
By Victoria Borges-Benitez
• Her Campus