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The podcast comeback
Podcasts remind me of my classic iPod. What was once the craze to get the newest iPod is now what occurs for the latest iPhone release. I’m not sure if I ever listened to podcasts in the past, but there has been a resurgence in the availability of podcasts lately – especially among millennials. Podcasts Continue reading
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New traditions
I can be rigid and a total stickler for keeping traditions the same every year, especially when it comes to the holidays. But it can be difficult to do so when the world is constantly changing and throwing unexpected things at you. Since moving to Cape May in February, I’ve celebrated all the holidays Continue reading
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Why not write a novel?
November is notoriously known as National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo for short. It’s a month where you write approximately1,666 words a day with a goal of 50,000 by the end of the month. In 2012, I attempted to write a fiction novel, but I did not like the story and I also was too busy Continue reading
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La Croix is for Millennials
La Croix is spamming my Facebook. Everyone is drinking this seltzer-like beverage and posting about it on social media. But why? NPR says La Croix (pronounced /la croy/) is having a moment among millennials, who are looking for a healthier option than soda. I have been contemplating reducing and/or giving up Diet Coke…so I thought Continue reading
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A day in the life
Routines are important, which is something I learned in college. I did not have a good daily routine in high school because I never consistently went to school at the same time – which I 100% attribute to anxiety and insomnia. College was an amazing learning experience for me, and not just from the classes. I Continue reading
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MTV show puts spotlight on area’s teen moms
By RACHEL SHUBIN Special to the Star and Wave MTV is once again filming a reality television show in New Jersey. With a due date of this fall, “Teen Mom New Jersey” is the latest spinoff of “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” franchise. Teen Mom New Jersey will follow young moms in southern Jersey Continue reading
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How to become a dog person
I have always been a cat person. My parents had two cats when I was born, and then we adopted kittens when I was in elementary school. And over the years we volunteered with a rescue, fostered cats and eventually adopted more cats. The ASPCA says that 44% of US households have a dog and Continue reading
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Millennial journalist
Recently, I’ve found that I’ve been introducing myself to people very frequently. Whether it is to friends of my housemate Max, interviewees for my newspaper job, or just general folks in Cape May. “Hi, I’m Rachel. I work as a front desk clerk at the Victorian Motel at the end of the Washington Street Mall, Continue reading
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Local Domino’s Pizza owner gets national attention
By RACHEL SHUBIN Special to the Star and Wave VILLAS — Brazilian immigrant Adelia Jonas has been making pizza for 18 years, and does her job with a smile on her face. Jonas and her husband own the Domino’s Pizza at 2200 Bayshore Road in Villas. But Jonas is making more than pizza — Continue reading
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My Ancestry DNA results aka how Jewish am I?
Geneology and family trees have always interested me, my entire life. Knowing my past and where I came from is very important and definitely impacts how I see the world. My family has a rich history, and I am fortunate to have known many family members growing up. I grew up with four grandparents and Continue reading
About Me
I am a millennial journalist who is passionate about telling stories. I have grown my skills over the years through various career experiences. My work in writing and hospitality allows me to provide a niche opportunity in running social media for local small businesses and promoting their brands and the local area.
A Millennial in Wonderland 