I have always loved fall. Though I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin spice flavored drinks, I absolutely adore everything else about the season. Cozy sweaters, rainy days, murder mystery novels, Harry Potter movie marathons while drinking a warm tea in bed – I mean, what could sound better? As much as I am […]
Author: Bailey Fredericks
What’s Your Comfort Food?
If you haven’t yet eaten today, I suggest you skip over this article until you have as our discussion of comfort foods is bound to make your mouth water. Comfort foods are meals that are uniquely nostalgic and sentimental to a person. As the name suggests, it provides a sense of comfort. Common American comfort […]
Comfort Food Cravings
If you haven’t yet eaten today, I suggest you skip over this article until you have as our discussion of comfort foods is bound to make your mouth water. Comfort foods are meals that are uniquely nostalgic and sentimental to a person. As the name suggests, it provides a sense of comfort. Common American comfort […]
Summer Skincare & Makeup Tips
With summer just around the corner, it’s just about time to update your skincare and makeup routines! If you want to get clear skin and achieve a glowy, natural makeup look, keep reading! Having a good skincare routine is the first place to start if you want your skin to look hydrated and healthy this […]
The Hailey and Selena Situation
“I wish people just knew my heart,” exclaimed Hailey Bieber on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. What everyone else wants to know is if Bieber thought of that line by herself, or only after studying Selena Gomez’s video diaries. The drama between Gomez and Bieber has reached a peak as Selenators (Gomez’s fan base) […]
De-influencing
The job title “influencer” is pretty self-explanatory. Influencers try to, you guessed it, influence their fans, followers, and viewers. Most commonly, influencers attempt to persuade internet users into purchasing specific products or services. But do all influencers have their fans’ best interest at heart, or are they just looking after their paycheck? Our society is […]
What’s So Bad About a Hook Up?
Chivalry is dead, or, at least, that’s what I’m told. So, who is to blame for our society’s lack of knights in shining armor? Well, it isn’t a ‘who’ but rather a ‘what.’ Hookup culture encourages one-night stands over investing in emotional relationships. Many believe this culture has annihilated the art of romance and real, […]
Midterm Survival Guide
The telltale sign that midterms are upon us: no open study rooms in sight. While walking through campus these past couple of weeks, anyone can tell the atmosphere feels more tense than usual. Although not abnormal for midterm season, it’s important to mitigate one’s level of stress as they navigate this important exam period. Let’s […]
Important Lessons I’ve Learned
Since enrolling at Monmouth almost two years ago, I can confidently say the experience thus far has changed me. College has taught me a ridiculous amount of lessons that I feel obligated to share to help anyone else who may find themselves in similar positions. This first lesson hit me the hardest—you never have as […]
Affordable Beauty Dupes
Finding popular alternatives, or dupes, to expensive beauty products has become a booming trend across the makeup and beauty community. “Dupe” is a popular term that refers to a product that is a duplicate of a popular, luxury product, but without the hefty price tag. It is sometimes necessary to splurge on certain makeup products, […]