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Author: Teresa Mainzer

“The Bachelorette” has finally cast the first Asian lead and why this matters

3 May 2024
Teresa Mainzer
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As a longtime fan of “The Bachelor” franchise, I anxiously awaited the announcement for who would be named the next “Bachelorette” in the Season 28…

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Escaping the Manosphere One Podcast at a Time

1 March 2024
Teresa Mainzer
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Many young men today are facing a crisis of masculinity, which has prompted many to turn to the internet as a source of escape, validation…

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Valentine’s Day: A guide for the chronically single

9 February 2024
Teresa Mainzer
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Is there such a thing as the Grinch but for Valentine’s Day? I think I can speak for lots of singles who are tired of…

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International student feature: Paula To

1 December 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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Paula To is a senior Oxbridge molecular biology major from Hanoi, Vietnam. On campus, To is involved in The Hilltop Monitor, orchestra and biology research.…

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Your official guide to Halloween in KC

27 October 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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Halloween is just around the corner! Dust off your costume and make sure to check out some of the upcoming events at Jewell and in…

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The City of Dreaming Spires: My year at the University of Oxford

29 September 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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I still distinctly remember the feeling of arriving at the Heathrow Airport in London. I was filled with a combination of fear, anticipation and excitement.…

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Barbie Girl in a Consumer World: A review of “Barbie” 

15 September 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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(includes spoilers) The movie of the summer, “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, swept theaters by storm and features 95 minutes of pink scenery and dance…

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Spring Fashion Trends in 2022

6 May 2022
Teresa Mainzer
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Sunny spring days call for a closet refresh to experiment with new style trends and plan the perfect outfit. Spring is the ideal opportunity to…

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Enjoying Spring in Kansas City

8 April 2022
Teresa Mainzer
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March 20 was the official beginning of the spring season, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy spring in Kansas City. Leaving the…

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