Madeline Murphy


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Fizzy Mag •

We Interview ‘Girl Of Your Dreams’ Singer Dylan

The 22-year-old artist talks burnout, Ed Sheeran and writing an intentionally “pick me” song.

Since Dylan released her EP Purple in 2019, she has written a body of songs that balance the evocative imagery and bluntness of today’s hits with the power of 80s rock.

This summer, Dylan (whose real name is Tash Woods) stuffed her calendar with a rush of international performances. Amid her travels to Lollapalooza and the Latitude Festival, the Suffolk-born singer also supported Ed Sheeran on tour, i
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Check Out These Sustainable Products To Reduce Your Waste

According to the UN Environment Programme, humans globally produce approximately 400 million tons of plastic waste each year. While corporations are a major contributor to this pattern of environmental negligence, there are adjustments you can make to decrease your individual waste. Purchasing sustainable products can help combat our tendency to discard half-used or plastic-riddled items. Here are some sustainable products that you should check out.

Many of us turn to plastic Ziploc baggies for
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What It Means To Be An Abortion Clinic Escort

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, helplessness and anger wounded those who can get pregnant. While representatives made the feeble calls to “go vote” (which has now become somewhat of a cruel joke), constituents wanted to take immediate action. Around the country, thousands have made signs pleading for abortion rights and donated to abortion-assistance organizations. But if you would like to play an even larger role in advocating for reproductive justice, you may want to consi
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Billie Has A Plan For Reducing Body-Hair Stigma

At some point in your early adolescence, you first held the stigma for body hair. Perhaps someone presented it to you in a box, filled with advice on what it really means to be a man and woman. Maybe a commercial flickered past you as you ate a bowl of cereal. Perhaps a gymnasium’s jeers taught you not to make the same mistake that others did.

The expectations surrounding body hair will not be splintered easily. However, Billie (a body care and razor brand) hopes to at least reduce the stigma.
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Iris Van Herpen Turns To Greek Mythology For Her AW22 Couture Collection

Designers often dip into the past and traverse the future. However, perhaps no artist fuses time, in pleats and angles that neglect gravity, more effortlessy than Iris van Herpen. The Dutch designer’s AW22 Couture collection (which coincided with the brand’s 15th anniversary) used biodegradable materials to animate ancient Greek myths. In an interview with British Vogue, van Herpen explained that the “Meta Morphism” collection’s materials are “very future-oriented” but have a “natural twist.” So
Society19 •

Viral App BeReal Is Rejecting Social Media And You Should Too

BeReal is over all the glitz and glamour. An anti-social-media social media app, BeReal gained popularity in early 2022 and now has millions of users worldwide. While social networking sites have come and gone throughout the last decade, let’s see if this one is worth the buzz.

Most of us are guilty of curating our social media accounts. Instagram photos of that trip to NYC may discount the blisters that popped up on your ankle after searching for the subway in 90 degree heat. Snapchat stories
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10 Staple Items You Need In Your Closet

Avoiding trends is now the trendiest choice of all, and viral tops of fleeting fame are being disregarded by shoppers. But as the term capsule wardrobe becomes more mainstream, some are starting to question which staple items should actually make the cut. While those faux leather pants can pair well with most garments, are they guaranteed to be stylish in two years?

Though staple items differ from person to person, here are some of the top staple items we think you should consider for your own
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5 Online Thrifting Apps You Should Try

Perhaps you’re searching for sustainable clothing at a discounted price. Maybe you prefer supporting small businesses over corporations. Perhaps you just want to see what thrifting is all about. Whatever your reason for online thrift shopping, we hope these five thrifting apps will help in your search for secondhand clothing.

If you’ve heard of any thrifting app it’s probably Depop. With over 30 million users worldwide, from influences to your local community thrifters, Depop offers countless o
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Viral Butterfly Haircut Is A Nod To The 90s

While the Y2K butterfly trend reemerged in 2020 with the popularization of butterfly hair clips, baby tees and pendants, butterflies are now taking flight in a new form. Dubbed the “butterfly haircut” by celebrity cosmetologist Sunnie Brook, the latest TikTok-viral hairstyle has inspired many to venture to the hair salon.

If you’ve ever admired the hairstyle Rachel favors in the early seasons of Friends, the butterfly haircut is for you. A voluminous look, the key to mastering a butterfly hairc