As a college student, it sometimes feels as through stress comes from every direction, to the point of almost perfect imitation of an unbalanced compass. Between classes, work, and socializing, life can get overwhelming very quickly. With piling high responsibilities, money can rank low on one’s list of priorities; saving is a struggle that plagues […]
What is representation? The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as, “the action of standing for, or in the place of, a person, group, or thing, and related senses.” This topic has become an important one among the Black community because it is essential for Black people, especially young children, to see themselves in a positive […]
Life is full of stressors, especially for college students. Now that we are over a month into the semester, the workload is picking up and it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of it all. Outside of classes, students must find time to study, work, and attend clubs or sports, all while trying […]
As Halloween quickly approaches, costume ideas overtake our minds and our social media feeds. For some people, it is important to design a unique, or at least funny, costume that catches people’s eyes while enjoying a night of fun with their friends. The usual cast and crew make their appearance Halloween night, like the cats, […]
Although diet culture seems to permeate all aspects of our lives, obesity in America is still on the rise along with other metabolic diseases, like hypertension and diabetes. Per studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the COVID-19 pandemic exasperated the already high number of adults living with obesity. As a result, people have […]
As the cold months are quickly approaching, new styles accompany the drop in temperature. You may not feel mentally prepared to make that closet switch and retire your beloved tanks for the next six months, but the morning frost and crisp night wind are a signal to transition those crop-tops and shorts to chunky cable-knits […]
Although breast cancer is a topic worth discussing year-round, the month of October is specifically dedicated to raising awareness for this disease. With this level of exposure, people have the opportunity to understand why this type of cancer is so often talked about and researched, as well as how they can show support to current patients and survivors. A person is diagnosed with breast cancer when a cancerous tumor is discovered […]
As school starts up again, balance is key. Between juggling schoolwork, a social life, extracurriculars, and keeping up with one’s mental health, college students’ capacity for balance is constantly stretched. Out of all these commitments, mental health tends to take the back burner. One’s sleep, or lack thereof, is a critical success factor for promoting sustainable mental health. It is challenging to find a sleep schedule that accommodates a busy student. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours of […]
Walking into a gym, especially as a beginner, can feel intimidating and uncomfortable at the best of times. For women, however, these spaces can be particularly harmful, and sometimes even dangerous, due to the nature of fitness centers and their propensity to foster an environment where sexual harassment often occurs without consequence. Many women have […]
The world is constantly evolving, and societal standards are changing with it. Fashion is no exception. It seems that every month there are new trends on the horizon accompanied by a list of the biggest ‘No’s’ for the season. We then purge our closets, with potentially hundreds of clothing items—and dollars—going down the drain. Fast […]