Lifestyles

Valentine’s Day on a budget

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for spending time with your loved ones, especially your partner. Unfortunately, it can be very expensive; it is estimated that households will budget $200 for the day. Stores and restaurants take advantage of this time to boost sales and make customers spend more money. It’s not fair for students […]

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Valentine’s Day in college: what to expect

Every year, Valentine’s Day comes with wildly unrealistic expectations. Social media wants you to believe Feb. 14 is reserved for candlelit dinners, coordinated outfits, andcouples posting captions like “my forever.” However, college students know better. This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, which sounds promising at first. No classes, no waking up early, and […]

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2026 ins and outs

Welcome to the new year, everyone! Let’s not waste anytime. Here are the ins and outs of 2026, starting with what’s “in”. Making social media casualIf you grew up with social media, specifically Instagram, you should remember how casual it was. As a 13-year-old, I would post when I was getting up early to get […]

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How to romanticize the rest of the semester

Motivation tends to shift halfway through the semester. The eagerness of syllabus week fades, the weather changes, assignments overlap, and campus starts to feel familiar instead of exciting. Currently, most students are focused on simply making it to Thanksgiving break, the unofficial point when everyone checks out. After Thanksgiving passes, the timeline speeds up fast. […]