Author: jennrmcgraw
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Great Summer Reads
Like I talked about in my last edition of “Her Perspective,” one of the goals I have for myself is to read more. I have so many books – most of them, poetry – but I don’t think I’ve ever gotten through them fully. Because school and work took up all of my time, I…
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Something interesting lurks in New Hope thrift store
A few weeks ago, I took a trip to New Hope, Pa. For those who aren’t familiar with the area, check out this top five post that talks about some of the great things New Hope has to offer. Before leaving the community, I stopped in this little thrift store. What drew me to the…
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Small business helps customers think “Presently”
In an age where we’re always doing everything all the time at an overwhelming rate, it’s hard to imagine a moment where we can stop and take care of ourselves. It seems like, though mental health awareness is becoming more of a social norm, it still feels far from reach. Sisters, Lindsay and Emily Stetzer,…
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South Street Art Mart owners discuss shop opening, sustainability through pandemic
“We didn’t set out to be the ‘queer shop,’ we just are,” said Nicole Krecicki, artist and co-owner of the South Street Art Mart. Krecicki runs the punk pop up artist shop with wife and artist, Nicole Wiegand. Settled on 530 S 4th Street in Philadelphia is the black and queer-owned shop, but it was…
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1st & Jenn: Episode 1 – “South Street Art Mart,” Phillies News, Stranger Things Vol. 1
Click below to listen to the first episode of the “1st and Jenn” podcast where I chat with the owners of the “South Street Art Mart” on being an LGBTQ+ owned business, chatting with Jason Joseph about a huge topic in the Phillies, and diving into thoughts about season 4 of Stranger Things. Like what…
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Her Perspective: New Brand, Now What?
Hello – again! This is the rebranded version of Her PROFspective, a monthly (or semi-monthly) column about what’s going on in my life with some sort of aspect of spirituality. Now that my time at Rowan is done, I feel like I wanted to keep this going because it’s a nice “monthly checkpoint” to see…
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Perfectionist Mentality: The Intersection of Mental Health in Professional Athletes
“You have a 44-million-dollar contract, what do you have to be depressed about?” “Just suck it up, you’re fine.” “You just have performance anxiety, there’s nothing wrong with you.” When you’re an athlete, whether in the collegiate level or in the pros, the stakes and expectations set on you are high. You’re expected to develop…
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McGraw: Advice for the Lazy College Student
Now that I’ve officially graduated (this is still so crazy to me) I want to provide some advice for people still in school. The twist is that we’re all lazy at one point or another. I’m providing advice on how to manage through college, even if you’re like me and sometimes get lazy with school…
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OPINION: “It shouldn’t come to coaches begging to protect our youth against gun violence”
Author’s Note: I must fully disclose that this article is an opinion article backed up with facts from accredited news organizations or valid web sources. The opinions expressed in this article are mine and do not reflect that of any organization or business I have previously worked for, currently work for or will work for…
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Why you should be watching “Big Sky”
Pictured are Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury, who play Jenny Hoyt and Cassie Dewell in ABC’s crime drama, “Big Sky.” – Photo via ABC.com *Spoilers Ahead* Season Two of ABC’s hit drama, “Big Sky,” just wrapped up last week, however, it’s not too late to tune into what’s been going on in Montana. This show…
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