By Hannah Wisterman Blog Content Contributor It’s a brave new world we live in, at the height of global capitalism and interconnectedness, where we can completely customize our every last experience. With the power of Amazon and online shopping, we have almost infinite options for what to wear, or how to decorate. With the power […]
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By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor As years pass, the quiet voice that is almond milk in a world of cow’s milk and dairy products is starting to get louder and louder. For nutrition nuts like me, this is fantastic news. For others, it can be frightening. With the surfacing of new data, I feel […]
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By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor This week, a very special podcast was shared with me from Lindsey Mack’s show, Tarot for the Wild Soul. The episode titled, “September’s Episode: The Leap”, was the one that hit me right in my sweet spot in regards to affirming my faith, that coincidence is a man-made thing. […]
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By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor When in a relationship, we cling on tightly to the person we love. Whether it is just weeks, months, or years into the partnership we all tend to feel possessive over our significant other. In fact, many (if not all of us) have heard quotes such as “what is […]
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By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Hookup culture: a culture that accepts and encourages casual sexual encounters without including emotional attachment and long-term commitment. Hooking up has become seemingly more common and more accepted in today’s society, especially on college campuses. With this, the question of whether or not hooking up is sexist can be […]
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By Kimberly Garcia Blog Content Contributor On average, people walk about 4,500 steps in one day. I am sure you have heard about the moderate minimum of 10,000 for a daily average. There are various benefits to walking those 10,000 steps! You are balancing out the number of calories you eat with the amount you […]
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By Dedrion Weweh Blog Content Contributor Who knew the outdoors could be the elixir of life? I lose myself whenever I am cast into a bund of forest area. Yet I find myself again, but much more gathered and with a deeper sense of mental clarity. Mother Nature’s free gift is right in our backyards […]
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By Dedrion Weweh Blog Content Contributor Dreadlocks. They are either the most laziest or highest maintenance hair style one can embrace. From freeform/neglect to backcombing and twisting, dreads can be produced and maintained via various different methods. This time around (this is my second time with dreads, the first occurred from a lack of brushing […]
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By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor My peeps. The homies. They are the ones that live in my heart. I have been blessed enough to be cloaked in a sheet of nothing but love and support from the people closest to me. My family is large, broken and glued back together in different ways, but […]
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By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor From time to time, we all find ourselves lost in our own thoughts. It may happen during work when we are supposed to be finishing an important task, right before we are trying to get our 8 hours of rest, and even in the middle of our class lectures. […]
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By Allison Johnson Blog Content Contributor My high school put the strict in school district. Every school had to wear uniforms. I hated it. I knew there were many reasons for it. I am going to guess they wanted to make it seem like different socio-economic classes did not exist and to make sure girls […]
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By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor It is human nature to crave affection and attention from others. We thrive off of connections; they are vital components of our lives. This is why relationships are such a big part of our society and even though it is hard to admit, companionship is something we all want […]
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By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor In a world full of booming technology, it is no secret that we are seriously addicted to our phones. We use them to tell time, to show us where we are going, and to communicate and connect with other people. There are also other unconventional ways we use our […]
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By Allison Johnson Blog Content Contributor Thank God, we are past that time in our lives where we do not have to buy nearly $600 worth of school clothes and supplies in August. Of course, we will be buying that much in books, possibly more, but you should save up at least $150 right now, […]
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By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor Happiness is one of the pinnacles of our society. The pursuit of this emotion is literally listed as an unalienable right our Declaration of Independence. It is not just assumed that everyone should have a chance at happiness, but it is also assumed that everyone should be striving for […]
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By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Alright guys, so for the first time in 15 years, I decided I was going to have a big celebration for my birthday. Why have I not celebrated my birthday since I was 5 years old? Well, I never really thought the day was special enough to do such […]
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By Dedrion Weweh Blog Content Contributor There is something blissful about each time I retreat to my yoga mat and complete a sequence. It is more than just improving my flexibility, learning challenging poses, or completing my exercise for the given day. When I indulge in yoga, I am surrendering not just my ego, but […]
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By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor We have all heard of mantras, mottos and/or chants. You might have been in that once in a blue moon yoga class and the instructor asks you to set your intentions for the class and repeat your mantra. Sometimes we understand what they are saying and other times we […]
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By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Whether it be playing sports or lifting weights at the gym, I have always been an avid exerciser. However, when college came around the corner, I suddenly lost interest in all sorts of exercise routines that were once a part of my self-care routine. Living without “doing things” outside […]
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By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor Last Friday night, June 23, was a New Moon in the zodiac sign of Cancer. The energy of a New Moon lasts for many days after its occurrence. The New Moon signifies new beginnings, and a chance to shed old skins to make room for fresh possibilities. It is […]
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