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Fab or Fad: Hot Yoga

By Erica Schwartz by Hannah Sender Hot yoga has grown increasingly popular over the last year or so. It seems like everyone I know is either a CorePower Yoga attendee or a CorePower instructor. This summer, I set out to uncover the hype surrounding hot yoga classes. You see, I’ve always been a bit of a yogi. Plus, I’m a huge fan of saunas, especially when paired with a cold plunge session. So imagine my surprise when I took a hot yoga class and absolutely hated it. Instead of

Erica Schwartz

38 minutes ago2 min read

Rejection is Redirection

Everything builds on what came before By Khushi Mirpuri Graohic by Catarina Koehler We all know that rejection hits like a wall. Whether it’s not getting picked for a leadership role or missing out on an internship you worked so hard for, rejection hurts. But what if hearing the word “No” isn’t the end? What if it’s actually the universe pushing you toward something even better? This is the idea behind the phrase: “Rejection is redirection”. It’s easy to block ourselves f

Khushi Mirpuri

Nov 32 min read

How to Actually “Lock In”

Everyone always says it, but is anyone actually doing it? By Lea Tran The phrase “lock in” has been said probably more than a million times in Mugar Library alone. Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as “to enter a deep state of focus”, commonly referring to situations in which people need to study or get an important task done. But how effectively do we “lock in”? It’s one thing to promise your study buddies that it’s time to zone in on your work. But after an hour of

Lea Tran

Oct 273 min read

Living Alone in College: Solitude, Sanity, and the Space to Grow

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

Richa Jindal

Oct 202 min read

Inertia vs. Momentum

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

Brooke Elwell

Oct 133 min read

Find the proper fit: A guide to the best shoes for getting active

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...

Erica Schwartz

Oct 62 min read

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