By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor College students find all kinds of ways to cut corners and save an extra dollar or two. But college students also forget to take care of themselves while balancing responsibilities. Even amid stressful finals and other life circumstances, always remember to practice self-care. Self-care is crucial for a few reasons. First, the physical benefits of caring for yourself will manifest after getting into the […]
By Sofia Psolka Web Content Contributor When Apple released their first wire-free headset, everyone went crazy—AirPods became the new best friend. If you ever wanted to tune out a particularly boring conversation, you could simply pop in the pods; discrete and effective! It was a source of comfort and protection from dreaded social interaction. No one cared about the subpar sound quality, compared to competitors like Beats by Dre or […]
By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor Have you ever heard the phrase “comparison is the thief of joy”? Because I have heard this several times throughout my life, and I haven’t learned my lesson yet. I don’t tend to compare every quality in everyone I know, but in areas I want to improve as a person, I am constantly aware of how much better my friends are at being the […]
By Autumn McGowan Web Content Contributor College is a time of discovery. For many students, it is the first time they really get to feel independent and free to make their own choices. It’s a beautiful and defining period in any person’s life, and can be interesting to navigate as we figure out what works for us and what doesn’t. If you’re like me, you may be considering or have […]
By Melanie Love Salazar Web Content Contributor There is a quote that states, “nothing is constant but change.” I am beginning to realize how true that is, as I experience these first few weeks as a sophomore in college. As a freshman, I hoped COVID-19 would be something of the past by the time I began my second year. Although it did not exactly get better, the ways in which […]
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor If you were on Tumblr in the 2010s, you might remember the chokehold Mario Badescu products had teenage girls in. You could find these pastel bottles strategically displayed in every Urban Outfitters and we went crazy for them. One of their most popular products was a rosewater facial spray, which claimed to hydrate and revive skin. However, consumers found that it actually had fragrances and […]
By Lea Mercado Web Content Assistant Manager "I think I'm going to get a cat," I said as my mom listened on the other end of the call. We were on our third call of the day, which wasn't unusual as she often called to make sure that I ate something that wasn't prepackaged. She countered with a reminder of my cat allergy before asking why I wanted a cat. […]
By Allison SchroederWeb Content Contributor It is the middle of our spring semester. You might feel like you have run out of motivation, are overwhelmed by assignments and life, are easily irritated by simple things, or maybe, feel exhausted even after hours of sleep. You are not alone. Burnout is a real problem that I and many others have been feeling. Since the pandemic hit, burnout rates have been […]
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor I grew up in an area where I was able to make and keep a close-knit group of friends. However, as I got older and gained more life experience; I made new friends that are different. I began to figure out my role in each friendship I created and had. I started to join different types of friend groups--and never really strayed into one too […]
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