Ellie Miller

1 week ago | nyunews.com | Ellie Miller

For freshly 18-year-old singer-songwriter Kellan Christopher Cragg, making music seems to come naturally. His recent debut album, “WRONG BALLOON,” uses genre-blending, ambient and emotive production combined with a stripped-back vulnerability to its lyrics — enhanced by the fact that Cragg makes all his music alone in his bedroom. One of the album’s lead singles, “AFTER THE RAIN,” showcases plucking guitar and raspy vocals.

2 weeks ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

On April 14, one of the most iconic pop stars of our time boarded a Blue Origin space capsule. Katy Perry was one of six women in the all-female crew. Other notable members included Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sánchez, CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe. While the flight was only 11 minutes long, the drama surrounding the event left many frustrated—and for good reason. I mean, come on.

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

The line I stood in on Friday, March 28, was possibly the longest one I’ve ever been in, but nothing was going to stop me from experiencing a Late Nite at the Museum of Fine Arts. I can promise that the wait was 100% worth it, although I was pretty nervous because I had no idea what to expect on the other side of the doors. However, the MFA is not known to disappoint, and this event was no exception. At 7:00 p.m., my friend and I left my dorm. We dressed for the occasion.

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

I have recently been placing a lot of emphasis on my relationship with dopamine. This feel-good hormone can be beneficial, but also easy to fall into a toxic relationship with. For example, the rush I get from my phone is strong enough to keep me from studying, sleeping, and living in the moment. So, as part of a long-overdue New Year’s resolution, I’m attempting to find a healthier way to get my daily dopamine dose. And thanks to Jessica McCabe’s Dopamine Menu, I think I found it.

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Ellie Miller

The well-being of our planet is always a hot topic of conversation. We hear on the news, scroll past alarming statistics on Instagram, and breeze by brochures on cafe tables almost every day. While it’s contradictory to my self-proclaimed status as a steward of the Earth, I’ll admit there are times when I try to avoid these truths. They can be really scary! It feels as if all 8 billion of us are in an inescapable downward spiral, tunneling towards an . Does anybody really want to think about that?