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Varisha Tariq

Varisha Tariq is an Independent Journalist and writer working with the intersectionality of culture, travel, and gender.

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Elizabeth Woodhall

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Paola Sirotsky de Medeiros

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Lucciana Choueiry

Lucciana Choueiry is a junior journalism major at Texas State University with a minor in international studies. She works as a news reporter for the University Star, Texas State’s newspaper …

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Cathy Ching

Graduate journalism student at Northwestern University Medill

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Gabriela Meza

Jornalista em formação pela Faculdade Cásper Líbero.Apaixonada por esportes e amante da arte.

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Latest Articles

Is Brazilian Valentine's Day more than just a commercial holiday?

In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on June 12th, unlike the February 14th observed in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. The Brazilian date was chosen to match with the eve of Saint Anthony’s Day, traditionally known as the “marriage saint” — though this served mainly as …
By Letícia Riby
• Her Campus

Por que presente no Dia dos Namorados é um ato simbólico de amor?

No Dia dos Namorados, muito se fala sobre o presente ideal. Mas, mais do que um objeto envolto em papel de seda, o ato de presentear carrega sentidos que vão além do material. Oferecer um presente é, sobretudo, um gesto de linguagem afetiva: uma forma de dizer, sem palavras, aquilo …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

Lançamento do Nintendo Switch 2: entenda o seu impacto no mercado dos jogos

Ontem, 5 de junho, a Nintendo oficialmente lançou o Switch 2, console que dá sequência ao sucesso do híbrido lançado em 2017. Com novidades em hardware e jogos exclusivos, a expectativa é de que o novo aparelho redefina tendências no setor e reacenda a disputa entre as gigantes dos games. …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

“Let's Go Rodeo”: Como o novo álbum de Ana Castela reafirma a estética do interior na indústria musical brasileira

Ana Castela, conhecida nacionalmente como “Boiadeira”, se consolida como uma das artistas mais influentes da nova geração do sertanejo com o lançamento de seu aguardado álbum Let’s Go Rodeo.A cantora, que já vinha se destacando no cenário musical por sua autenticidade e conexão com as raízes do interior brasileiro, agora …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

Make America Emo Again: 5 bands that shaped  the “Indie Punk” genre

Bands from the 2000s emo and post-hardcore scenes helped lay the foundation for what we now call indie punk, a genre that keeps reinventing itself.What happens when distorted guitars meet an open diary? That’s what 2000s emo was: a collective scream, wrapped in black eyeliner and choruses that seemed to …
By Letícia Riby
• Her Campus

I’m Becoming A Mom & A College Graduate At The Same Time — Here's What I've Learned

It was just a few days before Christmas, and I was packing for a holiday trip with my family to Big Bear Lake, California — completely unaware that my life was about to change. I’d been feeling off. I figured I’d picked something up while traveling — maybe a cold …
By Starr Washington-Moo
• Her Campus

Applying For A Student Visa? The Trump Admin May Want To Lurk Your Social Media First

If you’re an international student planning to go to college in the United States, your social media presence might soon play a much bigger role in your visa application — specifically due to the Trump administration’s latest crackdown on elite universities.On Tuesday, May 27, a State Department memo — first …
By Starr Washington-Moo
• Her Campus

Para além de “O Diabo Veste Prada”: como é realmente trabalhar com jornalismo de moda?

Filmes como O Diabo Veste Prada, que retratam o envolvimento do mundo fashion com a área da comunicação, vêm aumentando o interesse de várias mulheres em trabalhar com jornalismo de moda há anos. Mas será que todo o glamour representado nessas histórias é real ou apenas uma romantização da profissão?
By maria luiza de nigris
• Her Campus

What is the soundtrack for an unforgettable moment? Discover the most popular songs for the bride's entrance

Weddings are important celebrations, filled with love and joy, where a couple finally becomes one. But it’s not just the bride’s dress that guests are eager to see on the big day. The bride’s entrance song is an essential touch that adds a special charm to the occasion.Probably one of …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

O que a música “Silver Springs” revela sobre Stevie Nicks?

Com o lançamento da minissérie Daisy Jones & The Six, a música “Silver Springs”, originalmente produzida pela banda Fleetwood Mac, voltou a ser um fenômeno nas redes sociais, especialmente no TikTok. Muito se sabe sobre o conjunto, mas a história por trás da canção nem sempre é contada, apesar de …
By maria luiza de nigris
• Her Campus

Author & Editor Hannah Orenstein's Career Is The Ambitious Media Girlie's Blueprint

Before Hannah Orenstein became a women’s lifestyle editor and a published author with five books under her belt, she was navigating the wild world of post-grad life in New York City — juggling internships, deadlines, and, unexpectedly, a job as a professional matchmaker. The gig wasn’t glamorous, and it definitely …
By Starr Washington-Moo
• Her Campus

Quem é Isabela Merced?: conheça mais sobre a nova estrela de The Last of Us

A segunda temporada de The Last of Us é a série do momento. Estreada no dia 13 de abril, a produção da Max tem novos episódios lançados semanalmente, aos domingos, e se encaminha para reta final – os últimos capítulos estreiam no dia 18 e 25 de maio. Uma das …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

Dia das Mães: Relembre as 10 melhores mães da cultura pop

O Dia das Mães é uma data especial para celebrar o amor, o cuidado e a força das mulheres que dedicam suas vidas aos filhos. No mundo da cultura pop, não faltam exemplos de mães que marcaram gerações com suas histórias inspiradoras, emocionantes e bem-humoradas. Com diferentes personalidades, mas todas …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

Conclave: entenda a maior eleição religiosa do mundo

Começa hoje, 7 de maio de 2025, mais um Conclave, a maior eleição religiosa do mundo. Feito de forma muito sigilosa, o conclave é uma votação realizada por cardeais na Capela Sistina, Vaticano, para a escolha do novo papa da Igreja Católica Apostólica Romana.Com a morte do Papa Francisco no …
By Júlia Salvi
• Her Campus

Cartoons then and now: how children's shows have changed over time

Ever since we were children, we’ve been in contact with cartoons as a form of distraction and entertainment. But their impact goes far beyond having fun in front of the television. They can shape children’s creativity, imagination, language development and behavior.Over the decades, these cartoons have changed to keep up …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

A segunda temporada de The Last of Us está sendo tão boa quanto o jogo?

Após tanto esperar, os fãs de The Last of Us foram abençoados em abril com o lançamento da segunda temporada da série. Sem episódios novos desde 2023, podemos matar um pouco da saudade do nosso jogo favorito (e aproveitar para sofrer mais um pouquinho) com sua nova adaptação. A série …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

Sabrina Carpenter no Fortnite: por que cantores aparecem cada vez mais em jogos de videogames?

Em abril de 2025, a cantora Sabrina Carpenter foi anunciada como destaque em um novo evento musical dentro do universo de Fortnite, consolidando ainda mais a presença da música pop no cenário dos videogames. O anúncio da skin da cantora no jogo gerou um enorme hype na comunidade, especialmente entre …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

Evelyn Hugo and journalism: how the two worlds collide

“Doesn’t it bother you? That your husbands have become such a headline story, so often mentioned, that they have nearly eclipsed your work and yourself? That all anyone talks about when they talk about you are the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo?”“No,” she told me. “Because they are just husbands. …
By Luana Zanardi
• Her Campus

Can't Make It To A Protest? Here Are 7 Other Ways To Be Politically Involved Without Marching

If you were anywhere near social media on April 5, chances are you saw the “Hands Off” protests happening across the country. Supported by over 150 organizations, the movement condemned the actions of the current administration, with most fingers pointed to President Donald Trump and cabinet member Elon Musk. April …
By Starr Washington-Moo
• Her Campus

Keeping Up or Tuning Out: The Fall of Kardashian Reality TV

For almost 20 years now, the Kardashian family has been taking over everything from our television screens with their reality television shows to social media posts and brand deals. From their own cookies at Crumbl to famous shape wear, vitamins, and makeup products, it seems like it’s almost impossible to …
By Amiyah Young
• Her Campus

National Security Weakens Under a Second Trump Administration

As mentioned in a previous article, the American people can see that while the presidential inauguration didn’t pose any national security threats itself, the administration of President Donald Trump post-campaign would be much more proving.In the past three months of the Trump administration, citizens have reported viewing Trump as a …
By Arsheeya Garg's Portfolio
• Her Campus

Child Exploitation and 'The Dark Side of Kidfluencing'

Content warning: This article discusses disturbing themes, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, abuse, grooming, and graphic depictions of trauma involving minors.It seems like more and more former child influencers are heading to court or speaking out about what they went through during filming. The most recent bunch was part of …
By Gil'Anya Dorval
• Her Campus

Call Her Daddy Is Not As Good As You Think It Is

Since 2018, influencer and internet socialite Alex Cooper has discussed dating, sex, and pop culture on her podcast, Call Her Daddy. Cooper has had many high-profile guests on her show, including Demi Lovato, Monica Lewinsky, and former Vice President Kamala Harris. A common theme among Cooper’s guests is their tenacious …
By Anna Reed
• Her Campus

Analyzing "Adolescence" on Netflix: Who are the "Incels" and their impact on young people’s Identity Formation?

Released on March 13, Netflix’s series Adolescence brings to light a debate about a community that people have forgotten about: the Incels. In the series, the protagonist Jamie — played by Owen Copper — a 13 year-old boy, is accused of being part of this community. Due to his contact …
By Eduarda Lessa
• Her Campus

“A grande conquista é o mental”: faixa preta Amanda Valente fala sobre mulheres nas artes marciais

Durante muito tempo, as artes marciais se associavam exclusivamente a uma prática masculina, como para o combate, à guerra e à força bruta. Assim fortificando a imagem de que mulheres não se encaixavam nessas modalidades. Felizmente, com o tempo, foram-se mostrando mudanças significativas e agora vemos mais mulheres dentro dos …
By Clara Rocha
• Her Campus