By Rylee Baker, Assistant Opinions Editor: Heart Beat Yoga is an extremely popular form of exercise, often featuring soothing music, a soft-spoken instructor, and various positions that either feel amazing or give…
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“Mind Meets Machine” Article about AI and Mental Health
By Deana Lesher If I’m struggling mentally, should I turn to AI? A question I’m sure everyone has thought of at least once. Some argue it is a good idea….
The most important meal of the day is every meal
By Rylee Baker Mornings can feel like a tornado just ripped you out of bed and flung you across campus to class. It’s chaotic, messy and you’re only half-conscious. Most students spend what little free time they have gulping down…
No kitchen, no problem: How students make dorm cooking easy
By Rylee Baker; Photo Credits to Jackie Harrison “Did you know that your diet has a big impact on your mood, your concentration and your level of happiness?” says BetterHealth. What we choose to…
Ready, Set, Speak!
By Eowyn Thompson In the university setting, public speaking is a common experience. Many students are expected to give presentations in classes, activities and beyond. Yet a great number of students have…
Addiction Hiding in Plain Sight
By: Rylee Baker It’s no surprise that 66% of Americans drink coffee every day, according to the American Coffee Association. Especially when having classes, work, homework, clubs and activities, life gets…
Students are Speaking Out for Drink Spiking Awareness
By Rylee Baker Drink spiking is the act of tampering with someone’s beverage, usually adding alcohol or other substances, without their knowledge or consent, and it can happen to anyone. I recently…
Stop Scrolling, It’s Bedtime!
By Rylee Baker “Aside from temperature, light is the single most important trigger our body uses to regulate sleep and waking.” -National Library of Medicine One of my favorite times of…
Finding Connection in the Age of Casual Sex
By Rylee Baker With the rising popularity of dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge, finding a date has never been easier. Except, most of the time, it’s not just dinner…
Alone in a Crowd
By Rylee Baker Most adults described college to me as “The best time of their lives!” Many people at my high school graduation gifted me with the same advice: “Stay out…