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You’re never born a heroine, you become a heroine…and usually by being thrown into scary situations that will challenge you to think on your feet, outsmart the villain, and most importantly: face your fears. We love a good horror movie. As the spooky season is officially upon us, we’re excited for an excuse to rewatch…
The Early Sign: My First Symptom When I was eight years old, I experienced my first HS symptom: a boil almost the size of a golf ball on my left thigh. This boil had been growing for quite some time, and the more it grew, the more pressure and pain I felt. Soon, walking became…
Before we get into the good stuff, let us explain health equity and why it should matter to you. Health Equity is defined as a state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. So, no matter who you are or where you come from, everyone has…
Dating in the modern world comes with its own challenges, especially when navigating personalities that seem to be straight out of reality TV. You may have seen the drama unfold on The Bachelorette—where confidence can quickly turn into arrogance—but how can you tell if the person you’re dating is more than just self-assured and, instead,…
Food insecurity. You might have heard the term before but may not know exactly what it means. According to the USDA, food insecurity- not to be mistaken as ‘hunger’- is defined as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.”And if that wasn’t complicated enough to understand, here is…
Once upon a time, women were led to believe that just by kissing a boy, they could get pregnant. Thankfully, modern times have allowed women to become more informed of the different ways in which pregnancy is possible thereby disputing this age-old warning. (Although, humorously, this tactic is still used to keep young girls from…
It’s that time of year… when sorority rush week will soon be trending on TikTok as across the country and college campuses begin a tradition that dates to the 1800s. If you’re thinking about joining a sorority, it’s important to go in with your eyes wide open. Sororities can offer a supportive community and foster…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a topic that might not always come up in everyday conversation, but it’s important for every woman to understand. Human papillomavirus is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. It’s estimated that around 80% of sexually active women will contract at least one strain of human papillomavirus…
The summer days are coming to an end, and the excitement of a new school year is quickly approaching. It’s time to get back into our routines with classes, late-night study sessions, and club meetings. But even with our busy new schedules coming up, let’s not forget about how we can keep ourselves safe and…
Summer is in full swing, and while we all love the sunshine and beach days, there’s a less glamorous side to the season that we need to talk about: yeast infections. Yes, those pesky, uncomfortable infections that can make your life feel like a scene from House of the Dragon, with your pee being the…
