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WELLNESS
Celsius vs. Coffee
Which One To Choose as Finals Creep Up? By Ava Baima Photograph by Emma Almaraz There has long been a debate over whether you should choose a coffee or a Celsius for a midday caffeine pick-me-up. The average BU student may wonder, “Should I go to CityCo to pick up a Celsius, or go to Starbucks and get an iced latte?” I’ve been there too, and this article breaks down the pros and cons of each option. Pros of Celsius: High caffeine content One Celsius contains 200 mg of caffein
Ava Baima
Apr 27
FIND YOUR BALANCE WITH THE BUZZ
Celsius vs. Coffee
Which One To Choose as Finals Creep Up? By Ava Baima Photograph by Emma Almaraz There has long been a debate over whether you should choose a coffee or a Celsius for a midday caffeine pick-me-up. The average BU student may wonder, “Should I go to CityCo to pick up a Celsius, or go to Starbucks and get an iced latte?” I’ve been there too, and this article breaks down the pros and cons of each option. Pros of Celsius: High caffeine content One Celsius contains 200 mg of caffein
Ava Baima
Apr 272 min read
Work Hard, Play Hard, Take Care of Yourself Hard.
How to make self-care work for you. By Phoebe Stern We’ve all heard “work hard, play hard”, but where does that leave us mentally and physically? As someone who cares about my grades and loves a good night out (or two or three), I am always wondering when and how to make time for myself to recharge, rest, and recover. Through plenty of weekend benders and hours spent in the library, I’m realizing that a “work hard, play hard” lifestyle isn’t sustainable unless you take care o
Phoebe Stern
Apr 202 min read
Stop Waiting To Feel Proud
The case for celebrating effort over outcome By Brooke Elwell Graphic by Katie-Ann Small There’s a hushed pressure intertwined with the college experience. It hums in the background until it starts to speak: You should have an internship by now. You should have all A’s. You should know what you want to do with your life. You should be leaner, more social, and closer to your goals. It shows up when you compare grades or step into the gym a week after setting a goal and expect
Brooke Elwell
Apr 63 min read
Should Wellness Influencers Tell You if They are Taking a GLP-1?
The ethics of transparency when personal health choices become public influence By Katherine Markello Graphic by Zoe Lyko Imagine you see someone post a beautiful cake they made online, and you want to bake it yourself. You follow their recipe to a T – every last measurement, meticulous step, minute in the oven, and second spent cooling. But your cake comes out looking nothing like theirs. Where did you go wrong? You did everything they showed you. This disconnect mirrors w
Katherine Markello
Mar 302 min read
So, you want to start weightlifting?
By Erica Schwartz Photograph by Julien Pedro As a longtime weightlifter and recently minted Certified Personal Trainer, I often have friends ask me how to get started in the gym. Starting weightlifting can feel intimidating, especially for women and gender nonconforming people, but it doesn’t have to be. Lifting weights is an incredible stress reliever and plays an important role in long term health. So, here is some of my advice to get you started Don’t be afraid to ask for
Erica Schwartz
Mar 232 min read
Is Waking Up at 5 a.m. Really Worth it?
The truth behind the internet’s favorite “productive morning” trend By Ava Baima Graphic by Sisi Chen It seems like the internet is always giving us a new, ambitious goal to chase. From hitting 100-plus grams of protein a day to following a ten-step skincare routine, there’s always pressure to be better. One of the latest demanding trends is waking up at 5 a.m. Lifestyle influencers constantly post videos with titles similar to “Spend A Productive Morning with Me” or “Wakin
Ava Baima
Mar 162 min read
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