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A collection of my digital bylines spanning beauty trends, wellness insights, lifestyle stories, education, news and community voices. Together, these pieces showcase my versatility as a writer and my ability to translate ideas, trends and real-world stories into engaging digital content that meets readers where they are.
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UCF First-Generation Student Is Finding Her Place in Space
Charting her own course through aerospace engineering and physics, this first-generation student is proving that curiosity and determination can launch anyone toward their dreams.
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Sunscreen Myths Resolved Once and for All
Even as seasons change, sunscreen isn’t going anywhere. This guide busts the most persistent SPF myths and explains why broad-spectrum coverage and daily application are key to defending skin against sun rays.
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Orlando Ranks No. 1 for Florida’s Best College City, Place to Start a Career
The City Beautiful is continuously recognized as the top place to live and learn across Florida — and among the top three nationally.
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Push For More Diaper Changing Tables In Restaurant Restrooms Gains Support Online And With Two Florida Lawmakers
Amid viral social media posts and growing frustration from local parents, a push to require more diaper-changing tables in restaurant restrooms has gained traction online and attracted support from Florida lawmakers
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Everest Bound: UCF Alumna’s Epic Trek to the South Base Camp
Climbing to Mount Everest’s south base camp was not just a goal for this interdisciplinary studies graduate, but a transformative journey revealing her inner strength and resilience.
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Clean Beauty Glossary
This guide breaks down the most common beauty label terms, cutting through marketing noise to help you make safer, more intentional product choices.
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With Plastic Bag Ban Looming, Restaurant Co-Owner Opens The First Plastic-Free Shop In Gainesville
As Gainesville, Florida, prepared to ban single-use plastic bags and foam takeout containers, a local restaurant co-owner opened the city’s first plastic-free shop offering sustainable alternatives and zero-waste essentials.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Jojoba Oil Benefits For Skin + Hair
Explore the skincare and hair benefits of jojoba oil, including hydration, soothing irritation and strengthening strands, plus tips on how to use it effectively in your routine.
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UCF Is Exploring the Intersection of Art and Artificial Intelligence
In honor of Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day (July 16), here’s how UCF is exploring this rapidly evolving technology in the arts.