How these one-sided relationships are really affecting the youth’s mental health. by Isabella Hobbs In the age of social media, parasocial relationships are not a new conversation. Psychologists for years have been warning of the harm of these one-sided obsessions. Parasocial relationships used to consist of fictional characters or Hollywood starlets. Though still negative, these obsessions didn’t hold the same weight they do now. Social media platforms — especially ones th

By: Hansuja Kandadi I’ve been looking at the moon closer, It looked a little different back home, I’ve noticed. Not the shape nor the color, Just something of the way, it shimmered. Don’t misunderstand, It glows ever so beautifully. Upon this foreign land, It couldn’t have shined more brightly. But there is something missing, Something only I’ve seen. Nobody else can know, Nobody else but me. Perhaps it’s because I’m the same as the moon, I shine brighter now,

Scratch the Itch and Make Your Daydream a Reality—You Won’t Be a Student Forever By Tiffany Wong Graphic by Yeyoung Jang Too often do we tell ourselves that this is going to be the year that the trip finally makes it out of the group chat, only for it to—surprise!—stay uncrossed on your bucket list, never to be brought up again. And of course, it’s understandable. College is intense, after all, with everyone desperate for internships and callbacks for that one job before they

How Designers Are Reacting to Cultural Trends By Catherine Ursitti Graphic by Katie King New York Fashion Week has drawn to an end, setting the stage for the year ahead as designers have debuted their Fall/Winter 2026 collections. The seasonal forecast defining this year's aesthetic direction involves an expanding desire for individuality, bridging the gap between intentional boldness and classic luxury. Statement pieces are back and better than ever. Brooches return as influ

By Olivia Prieto Graphic by Katie-Ann Small The Super Bowl halftime show is one of, if not the most classic American sporting events there are. Millions of people worldwide tune in every February for the game. It's a great opportunity to host parties, gather with friends, and bond over an all-American gathering. I just had one concern this year: I really wish the players didn’t interrupt Bad Bunny’s concert to play more football. I wholeheartedly believe that the entire reas

Pilates Princess vs. Gym Rat By: Olivia Berg Photo by Olivia Thorton A blast of heat hits my face as I walk into the mirror-lined room. Girls in matching sets, sprawled out on their mats as music floats through the air. The murmur of voices quiets as an instructor welcomes us with greetings over the mic. The next 60 minutes pass by in a blur as our CorePower Yoga instructor leads us through chaturanga, sun-B, chair pose, and lastly shavasana. That after-workout-class feeling

The Best Super Foods For College Students By Clara Kye Graphic by Charlie Tran Undergraduate life moves fast. If you think about it, college can be like a full-time job, with some students starting their days bright and early by going to class, work, pilates, and then ending their nights with a three-hour meeting for a group presentation. Students who quietly sleep in their lectures, are antsy for their research presentations, and move at 0.5x speed, are almost undoubtedly do

A closer look at how students build and sustain friendships beyond freshman year by Zahra Kazmi Photo by Serena Sharma By the end of freshman year, it starts to feel like everyone else seems to have found their group. You walk around campus and see friend groups continuously forming, whether it's the group of girls you see hanging out every day in the Claflin basement, or the six kids who sit at the same table at Warren Dining Hall every night. In freshman year, people capita

What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Mental Health in Modeling and Fashion Industries By Julia Gendin Imagine being judged for how you look, how you age, and how replaceable you are all at once. What happens when burnout becomes part of the job description? Modeling has always been high-pressure, but today’s industry, shaped by social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and shifting unrealistic standards, pushes that pressure further. Neuroscience shows prolonged exposure t

By Sophia Ong There’s an important distinction between reputation and reality. Photo By Diya Kapoor My first semester of college, I had a professor with 75 “Awful” reviews on Rate My Professor. I’d gotten a late acceptance and lost the class selection war, stuck with the few classes that still had open seats. But the lectures were interesting, the exams were intuitive, and the professor was incredibly passionate and engaged. Maybe I got lucky, but everyone I knew who attended