I am Vanessa Alvarenga, a Communications major with a concentration in Print Journalism and minoring in Public Relation at William Paterson University.

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Intersectional Feminist Icons

You may be wondering what is intersectional feminism? Intersectional feminism is equality for everyone and includes women of different races, cultures, shapes, sexuality etc. These are some rocking powerful females that embody and embrace intersectional feminism. These women were some of the organizers of the powerful Women's March that was started last year and that continues to grow. These women are all different races, colors and shapes but all protest the their rights and every women's righ

Luz C. Ventura-Polanco ’20

Activities/clubs: Psychology club; O.L.A.S (Organization of Latino American Students); E.O.F Images Program; Peer to Peer Program; Psi Chi (The International Honor Society in Psychology); Her Campus Magazine; Feminist Collective Favorite Quote: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” -Vivian Greene Self-explanation: Distracting yourself from the present and entering another realm that may help create your own desirable paradise. Life is full

Style Tips To Boost Your Confidence

Self Confidence doesn't happen like that it. It takes a lot to become more confident. One way to boost your self confidence is clothes. Not everyone can go out in a tank top or bikini but their is little steps and essential clothing items that can help you fake it til you make it. Being a bigger women I have always had insecurity with my body, one thing I especially hated was my arms. However, when summer hits and its times to hit the pool and wear tank tops don't feel left out and don't go thr

Breaking Up with Insecurity

Because of you so many words have been choked behind thinking that it won’t make a difference what I say. There have been so many opportunities missed thinking . I have spent so much of my life caring about whether people think I am annoying or not attractive. So much of my mental health has been drained from the idea that I am not good enough. Dear insecurity, I can see how much you hold me back every day. When I should move forward, you take me back. I have been with you for so long, long as I

Signs of Child Abuse

April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. Here are some signs that a child is being abused. Shying away from touch, flinches at sudden movements, or seems afraid to go home “On alert” behavior, like if the child is waiting for something bad to happen Injuries (bruise, burns, scratches etc.) that cannot be explained Unexplained changes in the child’s body or behavior Acts like an adult (taking care of other children) or acting like a young child (rocking, thumb-sucking, tantrums) Exces