Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

You Heard It Here First: LinkedIn Is the New (and Improved) Facebook

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Say goodbye to embarrassing pictures and hello to jobs, cash and the unlimited validation of the skills and endorsements section.…

November 6, 2016

Are Emojis Turning College Students into Cavemen?  

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Wherever you stand on the issue, I think we can at least agree that they’ve made sexting a lot weirder.…

November 6, 2016

4 #HomemakingHacks That Will Make Your Apartment the Pride of Student Housing

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

With dinner-less dinner parties and cardboard coffee tables, homemaking has never been easier.…

September 22, 2016

The Problem With Fixating on the Definition of Sexual Consent

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Though well intentioned, clearer explanations of consent are not the solution. In fact, they might be part of the problem.…

September 9, 2016

By the Way, NBC’s Olympic Coverage Kind of Sucked

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The Olympics have ended, and it looks like the network won’t be winning any gold medals.…

September 2, 2016

6 Epiphanies You’ll Have When Moving into Your First Apartment

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The good, the bad and the adult-y.…

August 22, 2016

What Trump and Kim Kardashian Have in Common

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Both figures are defined by one ugly quality, but it’s what’s made them both famous.…

August 13, 2016

Should You Download Hillary Clinton’s Election App?

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Politics and mobile games merge in HRC’s app—but should they?…

August 6, 2016

7 Simple Ways to Pay It Forward Today

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In a fast-paced and often impersonal world, these simple acts of kindness are easy for you and meaningful for them.…

July 7, 2016

Remembering ‘New York Times’ Photographer Bill Cunningham, Original Hipster

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

And not just because he unironically rode a bicycle everywhere.…

July 1, 2016

Panting Over Her Suits: Decrying the Media Fascination with Clinton’s Clothing

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The intense scrutiny over Clinton’s clothing is moronic at best, sexist at worst.…

June 18, 2016

Dubious Swimsuit Advice, Just in Time for Summer

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How to boost your beachability with little to no actual effort.…

June 16, 2016

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock

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Mostly though, just please stop talking about it.…

June 10, 2016

The Feminine Mistake: When You Shouldn’t Call Yourself a Feminist

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Despite going to a woman-centered college, I’ve been disappointed to find that the hashtag version of feminism has become the norm.…

June 4, 2016

Life-Changing Lessons I Learned While Studying Abroad

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Three very serious and very important lessons I learned in Spain.…

May 18, 2016

Are Our Screens Killing Us?

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Don’t go toward the (blue) light.…

May 12, 2016

The Foolproof Method for Acing Your Finals

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"Let inspirational quotes be your guide to success." — Sofia Rivera…

May 7, 2016

Béyonce’s “Lemonade” Indicts and Exonerates Commitment

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If you don’t think Béyonce is an artist after listening to her newest album, you’re wrong.…

May 6, 2016

How to Turn Your Friend Crush into a Real Friend

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It may or may not involve a lot of lying.…

April 21, 2016

4 Unromantic Movies That Are Perfect for Date Night

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Who says dates are all about romance?…

April 17, 2016

I Will Die While Grocery Shopping in Spain

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While studying abroad I have discovered that not only does milk come in unrefrigerated boxes, it has fish in it.…

April 8, 2016

Smell Dating Is the Newest and Niche-est Way to Date

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

But is it love at first sniff?…

April 1, 2016

Zara’s New ‘Ungendered’ Clothing Line Is ‘Unimaginative’

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

In reality, marketing a collection of baggy gray clothing as your “Ungendered” line is self-congratulatory at best, manipulative at worst.…

March 17, 2016

Studying Abroad Without Any Mirrors Hasn’t Helped My Self-Image or Whatever

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

I’m involuntarily living a life without mirrors and I (mostly) miss them.…

March 11, 2016

Starbucks: The Very Delicious Snake in the Grass

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Is Starbucks exploiting your sweet tooth? Yes. Yes it's delicious and yes they are.…

March 3, 2016

Ironically, I Binge-Watched Netflix’s Newest Rom-Com ‘Love’ All Alone

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Solid acting, a catchy soundtrack and a spruced-up take on the dusty genre will coax you into episode after episode.…

February 25, 2016

The Pain Lets You Know You’re Alive: Why I’ll Never Stop Wearing High Heels

Sofia Rivera, Simmons CollegeandGuest Contributor

These shoes weren't made for walking, but that's exactly what we'll do.…

February 18, 2016

An Appeal for Bringing Back the Awkward Stage

Sofia Rivera, Simmons CollegeandGuest Contributor

Once again, thanks to the internet, another uncomfortable rite of adolescent passage has disappeared. But the awkward stage, despite its unpleasantries, is necessary.…

February 11, 2016

What Is Netflix Like in Spain? Or, My Study Abroad Experience

Sofia Rivera, Simmons CollegeandGuest Contributor

Spoiler! It’s basically the same as watching it at home.…

February 4, 2016

I Got My Nose Pierced While Studying Abroad and Now I’m a Cliché

Sofia Rivera, Simmons CollegeandGuest Contributor

But you only live once, right??…

January 27, 2016