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Posted on Dec 19, 2016Jan 10, 2017 by: Alaina Leary

Leigh Bardugo: Diversity, Relationships, and Her New Adult Series

Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Six of Crows series defies expectations. Its pages are filled with female empowerment, complicated anti-hero protagonists, dangerous heists and cons, and witty …

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Posted on Jan 19, 2016Jan 17, 2016 by: Alaina Leary

People in Wheelchairs Are Sexier by Alaina Leary

Sometimes the wheels squeak, but if her dad adds a little WD-40, they stop. “Let me see if I can fix that,” he’ll say, pausing …

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Posted on Jan 6, 2016Feb 15, 2016 by: Alaina Leary

“Glitter Is My Superpower”: Kaitlin Rhodes of Katiebowhead Bracelets and Accessories

Kaitlin Rhodes was just your average college junior working in customer service at a restaurant when she discovered her true passion: creating unique, stylish bow accessories. She wore …

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Posted on Jan 5, 2016Jan 4, 2016 by: Alaina Leary

‘Fans of the Impossible Life’ Is Kate Scelsa’s Answer to Lack of Queer YA Characters

For Kate Scelsa, a quirky writer who often calls herself a “lesbian with cats,” her first novel, Fans of the Impossible Life, was written as an …

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Posted on Dec 23, 2015Jan 17, 2016 by: Alaina Leary

11 Gifts for the Fashionista Who Has Everything

You pulled your most fashion-savvy friend out of the list for Secret Santa this holiday season, and now you’re completely stumped on what to get …

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Posted on Dec 10, 2015Jan 10, 2016 by: Alaina Leary

“What Will You Do with that Major?” Part 3

This is the third article in a three-part series about liberal arts, fine arts, humanities, and social science graduates. To read part one, click here. To …

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Posted on Nov 17, 2015Dec 6, 2015 by: Alaina Leary

Tulle Skirts, Fur, and Tavi Gevinson: Style in Scream Queens

Scream Queens is nothing if not a wild ride from start to finish every week. For all the series’ criticisms, there is one thing it definitely …

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Posted on Nov 17, 2015Nov 20, 2023 by: Alaina Leary

“What Will You Do With That Major?” Part 2

This is the second article in a three-part series about liberal arts, fine arts, humanities, and social science graduates. To read part one on English …

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Posted on Nov 6, 2015Nov 29, 2015 by: Alaina Leary

Dear Hope: A Mental Health Blog That’s Transforming Lives Through Personal Stories and Photography

While browsing through the blog Dear Hope, you’d never know that it was created for a class assignment. The blog hosts creative writing, informative articles, …

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