Category: Lifestyle
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5 Winter Styles to Find on eBay (With Links…)
By Grace Eberts, EIC If you are in the mood to refresh your Winter closet, eBay is the perfect place for you to go. People often invest in nicer boots, jackets, or sweaters this time of year, as they are searching for high-quality, long-lasting pieces. Fabrics like corduroy, denim, or leather are some of the…
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How to Host the Perfect Friendsgiving
By Nina Rodriguez With Halloween officially past, it’s time to focus on the small intermission before peppermint mocha season – Thanksgiving! Well, specifically Friendsgiving, a combination of the traditional holiday and a fun hangout with your friends, AKA, the perfect way to avoid the typical political debates at the familial Thanksgiving dinner table. This lively…
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Midterm Mindfulness: Coping with Stress in Academia
By Claire Leibowitz (Co-EIC) Most habits students have inhibit their chances of being mindful–waking up and immediately scrolling through social media, skipping breakfast and opting for coffee, running from class to class, rushing to finish assignments, finally eating a meal and using the time to scroll social media or watch TV, spending all day behind…
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Spilling my GUTS about Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album
By Kendal Furman (Assistant EIC) Having loved Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR a little bit too much during my high school years, I was (perhaps overly) optimistic about her new album GUTS. Hoping that it would make me feel as seen as SOUR did, I couldn’t wait to play the whole thing through and relish…
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Keeping Up with Friends Studying Abroad
By Zac Bestwick Studying abroad can be one of the most exciting opportunities college can offer to students, but what if it’s your friends who are off on international adventures and you’re the one left behind? How do you keep up with the people you care about from Foggy Bottom when they’re across the globe?…
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SOS! Sza Performs at Capital One Arena
By Caroline Dehn, AEIC On February 28th, 2023, SZA arrived in D.C. for her SOS tour, performing her new album with the same title. Though the new album was at the forefront of the setlist, SZA also sang songs from her debut album, Ctrl, that has become a favorite among Gen-Z listeners. SZA has gained…
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Choosing a Song for your Walk to the Grocery Store
By Alexandra Savage I’m not sure if it’s a personal issue or a universal phenomenon, but the idea of making that five-minute walk to Whole Foods without listening to music sounds unfathomable. In addition to the journey, choosing a song is not an easy task. You need to consider mood, tempo, and timing. Here are…
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Watching the Super Bowl when you don’t Understand Football
By Alexandra Savage On Sunday, February 12th, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will compete in Super Bowl LVII. Some people view this event as a big deal. They will host parties, cook dinners, and celebrate with their friends. For the rest of us, the Super Bowl is just another day. Personally, I have…
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Simple Pleasures for 2023
By Claire Leibowitz, Lifestyle EIC Finding peace in life’s stress is difficult. It feels impossible to be fully in the moment when being grateful can also lead to stressing out over everything all at once. It’s time to change the perception of gratitude. Being thankful for materialistic things is great, but it’s also nice to…
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Holiday Happenings in D.C.
By Caroline Dehn, Assistant EIC We are officially counting down the days until exams are completed and holiday break begins. Though it’s hard to think about anything but finals at the moment, regardless of what holidays you celebrate it can be fun to get into the spirit of the season! If you are looking for…