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Lizzy Spangler

University of North Texas
Digital and Print Journalism

Maria Rose Belding

The MEANS Database Is Connecting Food Banks to the Hungry

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

American University student Maria Rose Belding is the founder of MEANS Database, a website that allows excess food to be shared with food banks to combat hunger.…

January 25, 2018

improved sleep

Try These 6 Super Simple Tips to Dramatically Improve Your Sleep

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

All-nighters aside, getting a good night’s sleep in college is easier than you think.…

January 20, 2018

feminist apps

7 Feminist Apps You Should Be Using in 2018

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Your phone can indeed be as feminist as you are with these helpful apps.…

January 17, 2018

Congress

What Congress Needs to Get Done in 2018

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Congress has a full plate of work as well as the uncertainty of the midterms to balance during this new year.…

January 15, 2018

9 TV Shows Perfect for Any Mother-Daughter Duo

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

The family that binges together stays together.…

December 29, 2017

Mental Health

Improving Mental Health in Young People, One Buddy at a Time

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Gabby Frost’s non-profit, Buddy Project, pairs people up with the goal to improve the mental health of young people all over the world.…

December 29, 2017

Christmas Special

This Netflix Christmas Special Is So Terrible You’ll Love It

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I should know…I’ve seen it five times (and counting).…

December 22, 2017

How Repealing Net Neutrality Will Affect College Students

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The FCC will vote on December 14 to repeal internet regulations, which currently require internet service providers to treat all internet traffic equally.…

December 12, 2017

Here’s What to Do if You Suspect You Have an STI

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Unfortunately, STIs are a common mistake in college, and the first thing you'll want to do is avoid the urge to break down and freak out.…

December 8, 2017

Why California’s Crisis Pregnancy Centers Case Is Headed to the Supreme Court

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

The case will answer whether it’s a First Amendment violation to require crisis pregnancy centers to share incriminating information.…

December 4, 2017

University of Pennsylvania Sabina London Says ‘STEM You Can!’

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With her organization “STEM You Can!,” girls are learning about STEM subjects through fun and interactive experiments.…

November 24, 2017

8 Political Organizations That Help Women Run for Office

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Women make up nearly 50.8 percent of the population, yet they only account for 19.6 percent of the U.S. Congress. What gives?…

November 21, 2017

Should Book Lovers Around the World Get Kindle Unlimited?

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Amazon’s e-book reading program lets Kindle readers browse over a million titles for only $9.99/month, but is the service right for you?…

November 19, 2017

Girls Night Out Just Got a Whole Lot Better

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Goddess parties are the new functions in which women's empowerment is celebrated.…

November 4, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About the Partisan Gerrymandering Case in the Supreme Court

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This decision will impact American politics, regardless of the outcome.…

October 26, 2017

Miriam George: Future Lawyer and Anti-Discrimination Activist

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

This Boston College student has a passion for employment law, fighting discrimination and teaching students about government.…

October 16, 2017

10 Things That Don’t Make You a Bad Feminist

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

Spoiler alert: Slut-shaming and white feminism are NOT on this list.…

October 10, 2017

What Schools Can Learn from the University of Rochester’s Sexual Harassment Scandal

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Going forward, schools need to better execute sexual harassment investigations as well as investigate as independently and thoroughly as possible.…

September 30, 2017