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Posts published in “Girl-ish Talk”

Girl Talk is an Opinion column written by a current female student to discuss issues surrounding women, whether it be feminism, current events, personal experiences at Stevens or in life, and more.

My review of Bridgerton season 4 pt. 1

If you know me, you must know my love of the show Bridgerton, so trust me when I say that I had my calendar blocked off for the release of the show’s fourth season.

What I saw during my recent trip to India

Happy New Year, and with new years, there is often this sentiment to rebrand and create a “new me.” I was originally going to write this issue’s column on the fun of creating vision boards, browsing through Pinterest, and manifesting the absolute best for 2026, but my recent trip to India gave me another idea. 

Why winter hits different

With December, we are in the final stretches of 2025. The weather has gotten colder, the leaves have fallen, and the fall semester, which had just started, is almost over (just got to get through finals).

The anatomy of the girls’ group chat

One of my favorite parts about girlhood is the group chats. As a seasoned group chat member, I would describe the group chat as a collective diary where each person contributes in their own unique way.

Gossip is female currency

For those of you who don’t know me, I LOVE Bridgerton! While the love stories are immaculate, one of my favorite scenes involves women, gossip, and protection.

Emotional labor is free and yet expensive

Growing up in a South Asian household, there were no shortages of gatherings, functions, and celebrations. I quite enjoyed these events where people came together and enjoyed amazing food.

Why I love the female gaze

Picture this scenario: you enter a social gathering, and you are all glammed up. A guy approaches you and tells you that “you look great.”

College 101: how to romanticize your life

If you’re reading this, then that means the first week of college is officially over! Congrats, you survived! Everyone knows that starting something new can bring up a lot of different emotions.

Girlbossing vs Bedrotting: two sides of the same coin

Whenever I write this column, I attempt to source the ideas from my own life. Today, my mile-long to-do list, overbooked G-Cal, and daily switch from girlbossing to bedrotting served as my inspiration.