By Sara Addis // In accordance with protective measures against COVID-19, the University of Illinois has canceled our spring break. Many students have mentioned that they feel exhausted both mentally and physically without their much-needed off time. Although traveling may not be in the cards, there are still plenty of ways you can catch up … More How to Have the Best Stay-at-Home Spring Break
By Haniya Ghazi // The weather is finally getting nicer, and all we want to do is enjoy it. Spring is here, so get outside your on-campus quarters and take advantage of it. Keep reading for some ideas on what to do on campus when the weather is warm. Sit out on the Main Quad. … More How to Embrace the Nice Weather on Campus
By Sara Addis // This spring ushers in an era of newness, whether you are still in quarantine from COVID-19 or if you have felt some normalcy return to your life. We are in a pivotal moment in this pandemic, when vaccines are being made available and our future is so close we can almost … More The Important of Taking Care of Yourself this Spring
By Emily Tao // Prioritize your mental health. There’s definitely a lot going on in the world, and as if that wasn’t enough, everybody is going through something different in their personal lives. With this in mind, it’s important to prioritize your mental health. It’s easy to let things get to you right now. Take … More How to Love Yourself this Season
By Rachel King // You may be over halfway through the semester, but that doesn’t mean your stress has suddenly disappeared. If anything, it has surged because you’re trying to ace your midterms and prepare for projects, both of which take up the biggest percentages of your grade. If that sounds like you right now, … More Ease Your Stress with a Thankful List
By Sara Addis // Although this year we may not be able to celebrate all together, you can still create a delicious Thanksgiving meal that anyone can try and love. From gluten sensitivities to peanut allergies, these recipes are for all. Whether you get to cook with your family or are dropping off a treat … More How to incorporate all allergies for Thanksgiving
By Rachel King If there’s anything that always seems to be piling up with no end in sight, it’s bad news. 2020 is a testament to this statement, if not the year that prompted it. In other words, it’s a stressful era to be living in, but it’s nothing any of us can’t handle. This … More How to Cope with Bad News
By Marissa Yefsky Now that we’re back on campus, it’s easy to fall back into old habits and go to a party or meet up with your friends at a bar. Because of this, a lot of students are testing positive for COVID-19. To help, I’ve written out a condensed guide on what to do … More COVID-19 Survival guide
By Haniya Ghazi Drink lots of water. Water is essential to keeping your immune system strong as well as your overall health. We are all doing our best to stay healthy, and water is the basis. Staying hydrated helps your body naturally eliminate bad bacteria that can cause illness. The recommended amount is 8 ounces … More Ways to Stay as Healthy as Possible During a Pandemic
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