The struggles of COVID-19 have hit us all. For me, as a freshman, COVID has definitely changed how I thought I would be starting my college career. Masks, dining restrictions and housing agreements all take away from the typical “freshman experience.” Classes have moved online for many. So how do you have success in a…
Amid the unpredictability that 2020 has brought us, social media trends continue to bring a bit of humor to the table. Here are some of this week’s most popular hashtags and trends on Twitter and TikTok. Vice President Mike Pence had a lot more than politics on his mind during Wednesday’s debate with Senator Kamala…
Relaxing at the beach is a good way to decompress during a pandemic. Photo by James McIntosh. As COVID-19 continues to dominate life in the United States, we have been forced to learn a new way to live and survive, all while staying six feet apart of course. Since coronavirus has taken away things like…
Hunkering down and having a bowl of soup is always a good alternative to dining hall food. Graphic from Pixabay. Sometimes after a long week of classes, dining hall food just doesn’t cut it. What ever is a student living in a dorm to do? With a microwave and some simple tools that you probably…
The turn of the season means fun fall activities. Graphic from pixy.org. Fall is upon us, which means pumpkin spice lattes, flannels, apple pies and bonfires are back. As the leaves begin to fall and the air gets cooler, new autumn activities are popping up all across the state. Apple picking is one of the…
What masks are best from a medical expert Wearing masks is an important part of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, however, the debate over which masks are best to wear continues to be discussed in America “Anyone could have the virus,” Dr. Christopher Nasin, medical director of the University of Rhode Island Health Services, said. “So…
Getting through college is tough enough, and online classes just add to the pressure; with these five tips, you can thrive during online learning. Online classes are just as they sound, and they can be either synchronous or asynchronous. When a class is synchronous, they have a designated time that your class meets during the…
Between classes, work and anything else you’ve done in a day, it is hard to find the effort to cook a homemade meal. It usually feels easier to just eat something premade or order take-out, but cooking doesn’t always have to be a negative experience. Here are some easy tips that can make cooking easier…
Welcome to the new semester lovely humans! I hope you all are doing well despite the fact that you are living your college glory days amidst a global pandemic. Did you all have a good summer? Were you able to “find yourself” while in quarantine? Did you catch yourself a COVID husband? Personally I experienced…