By Richa Jindal Photograph by Zoe Fu For many students, college life is defined by roommates: bunk beds, communal bathrooms, whispered conversations in the dark. But a growing number of students are choosing something different, or finding themselves in it by circumstance, i.e., living alone. In a culture that glorifies constant connection, the solo dorm or apartment can feel both like a luxury and a curse. At first glance, the perks are obvious. No passive-aggressive sticky

By Brooke Elwell by Katie King As we embark on another semester, we welcome the demanding responsibilities that accompany it. Sometimes it’s a good thing to have a regimented schedule to follow, but what happens when it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that’s asked of us? As a mechanical engineering major, I’ve been taking physics-based courses for two years, and the terms inertia  and momentum  followed me even prior to college. In the

By Erica Schwartz by Pranaya Buyya When we’re getting ready to go out and be active, we often put a lot of thought into what outfit is...

Learning to let go…  By Khushi Mirpuri Graphic by Melissa Lemieux It’s easy to get caught up in a moment and act irrationally. But what happens if we learn to notice our feelings and process them– before letting them out?  As I have grown further and further into adulthood, I’ve realized I don’t have to take everything so seriously. The best thing I can do for myself is let go of hurtful interpretations I put on myself based on other’s actions that I can’t control.  Not takin

Simple ways to replace your mindless scrolling habit  by Lea Tran Photo by Emma Almaraz With the school year starting up again, I always...

Carrying a water bottle around might seem silly, but it’s the easiest way to stay hydrated by Erica Schwartz Graphic by Katelyn Holland...

Calling the fluff on “That Girl”  by Richa Jindal Image by Samhitha Thatavarty For a while, social media was obsessed with “That Girl.”...

Being Too Popular…  by Khushi Mirpuri  Image by Anna Wojeck Do you ever notice that you put others above yourself? You might feel as...

Are 10,000 steps the next step toward your health goals? By Erica Schwartz Image by Sarah Cruz We’ve all heard the advice: get 10,000...

Which Caffeinated Drink Reigns Supreme?  by Lea Tran Image by Emma Almaraz Caffeine is practically a college essential. Whether you’ve...