2020 has brought turmoil none of us could have ever predicted. Beginning with the Australian brush fires and ending with the pandemic we have been living in for six months with some murder hornets thrown into the mix, it has been the wildest ride we never signed up for. Needless to say, we’re all going … More Editor’s Note: One Day at a Time
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 Sara Addis This academic school year is unlike any other. COVID-19 has forced almost all schools to have online learning. At the University of Illinois, there are a handful of classes that are in person, but most students, myself included, have all virtual classes. Virtual classes can come in many shapes and forms. Many … More How to Start Off the School Year on the Right Foot
By Haniya Ghazi Summertime is coming up soon, and we all strive to have that glowing sun-kissed skin! But if you don’t want to go in the sun and risk the chance of sunburn, here are some ways to get this natural, glowing look all summer using makeup and non-makeup methods. Bronzer and Highlighter … More How to Get a Natural, Sun-Kissed Look for Summer
By Emily Tao Finals season is here, which means copious amounts of stress and hours spent studying. A lot of work is still yet to be done, so here are some short activities to do in-between studying to ease the stress of finals and get you one step closer to summer. Breathe Just take … More Short Activities to Help You Take Breaks While Studying for Finals
By Dave Soto It splashes over you like a wave of sadness. Maybe you knew it was coming, maybe you thought that it would last a little longer. Whatever it is, it hurts. Yeah, breaking up isn’t the worst thing one could possibly go through, but it sure does feel pretty bad in the … More How To Handle A Breakup Like A Champ
By Indira Midha As college students, we’re always really busy. Between classes, extracurricular activities, a social life, and doing things to be a semi-organized adult – it’s a lot to manage. In the midst of the busyness, it’s really easy to forget the importance of taking care of ourselves. Here are some tips for … More Fitting Self-Care Into A Busy Schedule
By Mariah McBride When you think about Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? Some would say love, gifts, and chocolate. Others may think of the colors red, pink, and white. Lastly, many will think about their boyfriends, girlfriends, or friends in general. All of those answers are great, but why do we often leave ourselves … More How to Be Your Own Valentine
Dear Readers, Welcome back to campus! As we step out of the sleepy, relaxing haze of a month-long winter break and shift gears back to school, this marks the beginning of a new semester and a new year. While we are almost three weeks past the Times Square ball drop and swirls of confetti, … More How to Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet
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