HerCampus.com • 29th October 2023

Tips for a successful study abroad

Sometimes, I can feel myself in that lit-up room when I close my eyes: The one with the music blasting loudly, with Bad Bunny screaming “Titi mé preguntó” as my friends and I danced with one another, holding closely onto the night. It was a different world out there. It was freeing. For six months, I had the opportunity to eat, pray and love in Spain, all while making life-long friends. I went from heading onto my flight at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City to going to Ibiza with 1,000 ot

Global Journal • 5th October 2024

Get Lost with Me in Spain

HerCampus.com • 19th September 2022

Finding Myself in Rome

I’m not sure if it was the garden placed perfectly amongst the dim light or the faint buzz of music rejoicing in the serendipity of young Italian twenty-somethings laughing amongst one another. Gli amici, or friends, as they say in Rome. But I knew at that moment when I stepped into the libreria for the first time in the magical city of Rome that I would never be the same.

After days of sightseeing, self-discovery journeys and metro trips, we’d come together to rejoice in each other’s company.

HerCampus.com • 17th November 2023

How I Navigate the Big, Wide World of Online Dating

It’s not like we choose for it to be this way. We see a face for a few seconds and read a couple words or sentences. We piece together whether a person is dateable by an exhibit of their one to six “best” photos. That’s all it takes to decide whether or not to swipe right and open up your mind or swipe left, think good riddance and move on to the next.

Welcome to the wide world of online dating. It’s a nightmare and a gem all on its own. It’s not that we dream and yearn for our dating pool to b

HerCampus.com • 19th February 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Being a Girl’s Girl

2024 is the year of many things: Reneé Rapp, movie musicals and, as always, it’s another year to be a girl’s girl. As I embark on my final semester of college, I can proudly say I’ve realized the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive group of women. Whether it’s tea time, cry sessions, study dates or nights out, it’s important for friends to uplift and be there for one another. So, if you’re trying to figure out what being a girl’s girl means, look no further than this guide based

Her Campus | HerCampus.com is the #1 global community for college women, written entirely by the nation’s top college journalists from 380+ campus chapters around the world. • 10th March 2022

A College Girl’s Take On “The Sex Lives of College Girls”

Welcome to Essex College: a prestigious university where students navigate sex, relationships, heartbreak, and betrayal all while trying to spice up their resumés. Sound familiar? HBO Max’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls” is exactly that: a relatable, sex-positive, and candid depiction of college life. Created by actress, writer, and comedian Mindy Kaling, the hit show opens up long-overdue conversations about women’s sexual liberation and sexuality that allows college girls like me to finally

The Huntington News • 7th February 2022

Column: 5 television shows to entertain ‘Euphoria’ fans

The popular HBO Max television series “Euphoria” is a glittery masterpiece that follows a group of high school students navigating drugs, sex and relationships in a world forcing them to grow up too fast. It’s no secret that “Euphoria” has taken the world by storm. Viewers experience the turbulent emotional rollercoaster of “Euphoria” every Sunday night, which always leaves audiences waiting for more. On Jan. 9, the show’s second season premiered, appeasing fans who have been anxiously awaiting

WRBB Radio • 27th June 2022

Zoe Sparks’ new single “All The Things You’re Not” is an upbeat, funky song for summer – WRBB 104.9 FM

From Northeastern’s intimate AfterHours to the electric stage of the Royale, Zoe Sparks lights up stages and moves crowds with her music. Her pop-funk and R&B sound shines through her songs and is especially apparent in her new single, “All The Things You’re Not.”

Woof Magazine • 13th March 2022

The Fallout: The Defining Movie of Gen Z?

The Fallout is a compelling yet devastating movie that reveals the many issues facing Gen Z today, including a culture of school shootings and patronizing government leaders. It’s a cinematographic portrayal of a lingering feeling that “nobody understands” amidst facing an unfathomable tragedy.

The movie follows an unexpected friendship formed in the aftermath of a tragic school shooting. Trauma, pain, and nightmares consume protagonist Vada (Jenna Ortega) and her peers as they painstakingly ma

HerCampus.com • 18th December 2023

The Healthy and Unhealthy Depictions of Relationships in TV Shows

In many of our favorite TV shows, relationships often take center stage with tropes ranging from the beloved ‘enemies to lovers,’ the whimsical ‘friendships to lovers, and of course, we can’t forget about the ‘meet cutes.’ We often turn to TV for reasons such as escaping our real lives, living vicariously through characters or enjoying the drama of fictional characters. Whatever the reason, around 5.4 billion people, including myself, watch TV, and most TV shows incorporate romantic content in s

Burning Rose • 2nd January 2023

Let's Talk About Sex Education

It's no secret that the American sex education system often leaves youth viewing sex like a puzzle they lack the tools to solve. An absence of sex education sets students up for sexual situations where they feel unprepared, scared, vulnerable and inadequately equipped to set essential boundaries and practice safe and healthy sex.

The Huntington News • 16th March 2022

IWC’s International Women’s Day Celebration empowers women, brings organizations together

Many women and femme-focused clubs, including Strong Women Strong Girls, gathered March 6 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom to celebrate International Women’s Day at an event hosted by the Interdisciplinary Women’s Collaborative.

A feeling of empowerment filled the Curry Student Center Ballroom as the Interdisciplinary Women’s Collaborative, or IWC, hosted its second annual International Women’s Day Celebration on March 6. The celebration featured a myriad of women-led organizations that cam

The Huntington News • 16th March 2022

Boston Globe, Active Minds open up overdue conversation about mental health in college

Students from several colleges in the Massachusetts area were given the opportunity to open up about mental health issues during a Twitter Spaces jointly hosted by the Boston Globe and Active Minds on Feb. 17.

A Boston Globe Twitter space held Feb. 17 in collaboration with Active Minds struck up important conversations about mental health on college campuses.

The Twitter stream was hosted by Laura Krantz, a higher education reporter at the Boston Globe, and Amy Gatto, the senior director of hi

The Scope • 3rd March 2022

Changemaker: 826 Boston empowers students through writing programs

In 2007 the late Boston Mayor Menino cut a bright red ribbon in front of the Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute, giving a home to an organization that works to amplify and empower the voices of Boston’s youth — 826 Boston.

826 Boston is a nonprofit that provides free tutoring, writing and publishing services for BPS K-12 students while giving students the space to share stories, amplify voices and become leaders both in and out of the classroom.

The organization offers a variety of prog

The Scope • 28th February 2022

Hundreds gather Sunday in support of Ukraine at Boston Common

The student-led rally on Sunday saw hundreds of people from all over New England turn out in support for Ukrainians on Sunday, Feb. 27th.

Hundreds of people showed up at Boston Common and then marched down Newbury and Boylston Streets on Sunday in an act of solidarity for Ukrainian citizens and condemning Russia’s recent unprovoked invasion into the country.

Chants such as “Hands off Ukraine,” “Glory to Ukraine” and “No war, no more” echoed through the streets. The rally, which began at the 9/

Artistry Magazine • 3rd January 2023

Banksy Exhibit Q&A

At the heart of Harvard Square is “The Art of Banksy” exhibit – an immersive display featuring over 100 pieces of Banksy’s work that he sold to private collectors. The exhibit, which began on Feb. 17 and will last until May 1, is produced by Global Touring Productions, or GRP, and will make its next stop in Denver.

Bansky, an anonymous artist based in England, is best known for his street art, innovative stenciling method, and ability to communicate powerful messages through his art. Banksy’s o

Her Campus | HerCampus.com is the #1 global community for college women, written entirely by the nation’s top college journalists from 380+ campus chapters around the world. • 23rd November 2021

No is a Full Sentence: The Importance of Setting Boundaries

I hate inconveniencing people. Even if there is the slightest chance that my actions could inconvenience someone, I feel anxious. My constant fear of rejection, abandonment and, in general, negative perceptions of me has driven me to the point of constantly people-pleasing. What this also means is that it often prevents me from setting essential, personal boundaries. As I preach to friends to “block him” and “drop him” and give all of my tips and tricks in setting boundaries in relationships or

The Huntington News • 9th March 2022

Louis Tomlinson starts world tour as solo artist, performs at House of Blues

Concert-goers wave pride flags as Louis Tomlinson performed at the House of Blues Feb. 17. in preparation for his first world tour as a solo artist. Tomlinson is carving a unique musical identity independent from his previous pop boyband One Direction. Photo credit to Aanya Seghal.

New England concert-goers got a taste of Louis Tomlinson’s world tour at the intimate House of Blues venue Feb. 17. Fans witnessed the former One Direction member set himself apart by getting personal through his mus

The Huntington News • 11th May 2022

Students, dining hall workers stand in solidarity, call for better working conditions

Members of HOWL organized a march the following week to drive home their goals for the new contract. Students, dining workers and community members flooded Centennial Common at 6 p.m. on April 22 and prepared to march to Krentzman Quad to call for action.

Speakers at the start of the march, many of whom were dining hall workers, spoke to the crowd gathered in Centennial Common. Ronulfo Piña, a cook at Sweet Tomatoes in Curry Student Center, shared his struggle with facing food insecurity due to

Woof Magazine • 2nd November 2022

Heartbreak High: A Reboot Gone Right

Sex, relationships, complicated friendships, fistfights, and fucked up parents: welcome to Hartley High. When watching high school dramas, we are often met with portrayals that seem out of this world for us. “Heartbreak High” is different – it truly shows just how fucked up life can really be, and how we’ve got to live, laugh, love, and be silly to survive in a world that seems like one big joke – with us kids as the punchline.

The reboot of a 1994 Australian classic begins by talking about Ame

The Huntington News • 18th February 2022

Students support small businesses at Northeastern’s Valentine’s Day Market

Northeastern students visited the tents at Robinson Quad Feb. 11 for the annual Valentine’s Day Market. Many local businesses, many of which are run by Northeastern students and alumni, were set up for students to buy from. Photo courtesy of Alexa Grayson.

Northeastern students packed the tents at Robinson Quad Feb. 11 to fill their hearts and dorms with an array of items sold by small businesses, many of them founded by students and alumni, at Northeastern’s Valentine’s Day Market.

The market

The Huntington News • 11th March 2022

Mayor Wu celebrates Boston’s immigrants at “We are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action”

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, or MOIA, celebrated Boston’s immigrants in “We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action,” an annual event held March 3. Photo courtesy of City of Boston.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, or MOIA, celebrated Boston’s immigrants in “We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action,” an annual event held March 3.

The “We Are Boston” event, hosted this year in partnership with Blue Cross Blu

The Huntington News • 24th May 2022

Thousands come together in protest, call for abortion rights

Protesters speak out at the defend abortion rally at the Massachusetts statehouse steps, May 3, 2022.

Chants for reproductive rights echoed through the Boston Common May 3 as thousands of demonstrators came together to protest the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The rally, which was organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston Liberation Center and more organizations, took place one day after POLITICO leaked the first draft majority opinion May 2 on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women

The Huntington News • 23rd March 2022

Northeastern student walkout protests against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Northeastern students came together at Centennial Common March 11 to protest recent anti-LBGTQ+ legislation in the “Queer Walkout.”

The walkout, which mirrored similar protests throughout the nation, was in response to Florida’s recent bill, “Parental Rights in Education,” as well as an increasing number of anti-trans legislation in Texas and other states. The walkout organizers are also sponsoring a fundraiser for the Trevor Project, a mental health organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth.

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