Hustle culture. It’s the constant work and productivity. The non-stop grind. You’re a student or working full-time, involved with hobbies, clubs, and community service; have an elaborate gym and self-care routine as well as an amazing social life. This culture is unavoidable as it’s all over social media. Influencers post their long To-Do lists, Youtube is full of “productive day in my life” vlogs, and social media is flooded with motivational quotes about working towards your dreams. Hustle culture, as defined in Forbes Magazine, is “the collective urge we currently seem to feel as a society ..read more

During the month of March, Twitter hashtags, Instagram stories, and Snapchat filters celebrating women fill our social media feeds as a result of Women’s Appreciation Month. Although the purpose of this month is to uplift female voices and bring awareness to women’s issues, there are a few problems with this being a ‘trend’ that only lasts four weeks. Not only does social media take advantage of the traction, but brands use the month to make money. Instead of reflecting on the accomplishments that women have achieved in the past decade, brands focus on what they can do to make their product mo ..read more

Fast fashion: We love the small price tag and convenience, but we aren’t big on the waste it creates. As advocates like Greta Thunberg encourage people to be more eco-conscious, responsibly sourced materials and well-paid employees are becoming important considerations in the way people shop. But it can be difficult to dress sustainably in a way that suits both your style and your budget. Here are five affordable, sustainable brands you may be missing out on: & Other Stories Mix fashion-forward Urban Outfitters with Reformation’s vintage vibes and you’ve got & Other Stories, an H&M ..read more

In the famous words of Carrie Bradshaw, “I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet.” Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone. Sure, in Sex and the City Bradshaw somehow manages to accumulate $40,000 worth of shoes with only $1,125 in her savings, but in real life, not everyone is as careless (or confident?) with their money. Staying on top of trends is fun and important for people who express themselves through fashion, but the luxury of wearing designer names like Louis Vuitton, Stuart Weitzman, or Canada Goose is one that few can indulge in. These notable, easil ..read more

Because we want clear, healthy skin without paying hundreds of dollars. Let’s be real here: the secret to feeling great in your skin is to have good skin. When you have acne or your skin is dry or irritated, it’s hard to feel your best. But to have healthy, clear skin, YouTube beauty gurus and Instagram influencers make it seem like you need to have a 15-step skincare routine and use products that cost you tons of money. Sounds nice, but not attainable if you’re broke AF. So here’s five tips that can help your skin look and feel great without having to sell your stuff on eBay.  ..read more

Modern-day society is largely driven by two agencies: sex and love. Between the invisible gaps separating each is a common misconception that they are necessarily tied together, that one cannot exist, or thrive, without the other. Except as the world evolves, people are becoming increasingly adaptive in their approach to defining intimacy. Sex and love might not always belong in the same bed — and that’s okay.  Thanks to Gen Z’s efforts to desensitize intimacy, teenagers sparked a new sexual revolution. The broadminded approach has brought the younger generation hope, invigoration and fre ..read more

We sat down with Equal Time editor Sophie Schlosser and asked her everything. Some of the questions have been edited for brevity and clarity. Equal Time: What did your parents say when you brought up that you wanted a breast reduction? Sophie Schlosser: So I was in Hawaii with my family for spring break and I was bikini shopping with my friend. I remember looking at myself in the mirror after trying on every bikini that fit her and just crying because nothing fit me. My mom knew that it had been an ongoing struggle with my body image, because my breasts made me look like such a bigger person ..read more

Walking into a clothing store only to find that nothing fits you can be the most disappointing feeling in the world. Buying new outfits should be exciting, but unfortunately, the stress of finding something that is both flattering and fits well often outweighs any fun to be had. With the weather growing colder, my best friend, Jolie Smith, and I decided to take a trip to our local mall to find some new fall pieces. Jolie and I are both a size four, but we have extremely different body types. I am tall at 5’9,” with a rather disproportionate body (legs for days!). Additionally, I am flat-cheste ..read more

Don’t tell the DMV, but I lied on my driver’s license. No, I didn’t lie about my birthday to get into bars, and no, that’s really how you spell my name. This is a big secret, so you have to promise that this will stay between you and me… I’m not 135 pounds. I’m closer to 140—on a good day. I know, it’s ridiculous. No one looks at the weight on your license, so why lie? But when the time came to fill out the form, I couldn’t help myself. I want to be 135 pounds. Skinny, pretty girls never weigh more than that. Again, I know it’s silly. But I don’t think I’m alone in this. According to Dr. Heath ..read more

“It’s not your fault!” exclaims Victoria Mescall, a former resident advisor, sorority member, and current sorority house mom. As a domestic violence activist, Mescall makes sure no one feels responsible for their own abusive experience. “Even if I say it a hundred more times, even if I say it every day until I die, there’s people I know that won’t believe me,” Mescall says. “They will still always think that they went outside, they went upstairs, they didn’t say ‘no’ at first. They will always think that they had a hand in what happened to them.” Violence happens for many reasons, but toxic ma ..read more