Entries by Kendra Beltran

Tomboy: Not a Fashion Statement, But a State of Mind

Baggy jeans and oversized tees weren’t always a part of my wardrobe, and they aren’t anymore, but I’ll forever be that little tomboy my parents knew. Kindergarten was full of frills and lace, but somewhere between then and second grade I stopped caring about being cute. Maybe it had to do with the weight gain, […]

The Mental Health Crisis

Every day is the same: I wake up with my boyfriend, scurry to get ready, and then walk home as he heads to work. The TV turns on and I go about my day of writing, usually looking up when a high speed chase breaks the normalcy that is Wendy followed by the news at […]

The Dangers of Swiping Right

Back in the ‘50s when you wanted to ask someone out, you worked up the courage to walk up to them and pop the question. This remained the same for years. Sometimes a little note was involved, that eventually evolved into an email, then a text and today we’ve landed in the app world. Apps […]

20 Ways Students Can Save & Make Money

Tuition aside, college can really eat up your cash. There’s groceries to buy, fun to have and so much more. So the following explores 20 ways you can save not only save money, but make it to while in college. Ways to Save: 10. Apply for Scholarships There are a ton of scholarships out there […]

Prada or a Tote, a Bag’s a Bag: College is College

There are a number of prestigious schools out there that if you graduate from, you’ll be seen as better than the rest. Well, that’s what you think. The other day Neil deGrasse Tyson was stopped by TMZ and the question they asked him escapes me, but his answer was basically about how unimportant where you […]

5 TV Shows to Binge Watch During College

In college, studying is the number one priority – at least, it should be. But for those nights when books are more like enemies, and the glow of the screen, the comfort of your Netflix account, and the aroma of snacks are too hard to resist, don’t be afraid. Television is a beautiful thing that should never […]

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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of College

College can be overwhelming. You’re at that age where you’re legally an adult, but still somehow a kid being told when and where to be on a daily basis. Plus, for some, you’re still living at home getting help from your parents. Well, there are some ways to not only overcome your college years, but […]

My Top 5 Regrets When It Came to College

Teachers told my mom from the start that I was bound for greatness. Okay, so they didn’t say “greatness,” but they were sure I’d do well in life because I got into G.A.T.E. early on, was on the honor roll every month, and had an above average GPA. Fast forward to today and I’m a […]