The Importance of Sunshine: How vitamin D, even in the winter, is vital to our wellbeing.
If you’re anything like me, this time of year makes you want to stay inside and curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea to stay warm and out of the elements. However, staying inside for prolonged periods of time, even if you’re active, can have negative effects […]
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Serena Williams wins at Australian Open After a Complicated Pregnancy
Serena Williams made an impressive comeback to the Australian Open on Jan. 14, when she won the first round of the competition. The athletic powerhouse defeated Tatjana Maria 6-2 after a 49 minute match. The last time Williams played in the Australian Open was in Jan. 2017, while in the […]
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Saudi Arabia Cover-up: How one country used commercialism of sporting events to cover up human rights issues.
Real Madrid soccer fans around the world are celebrating the recent 3-1 victory over Valencia which marks Real Madrid’s entrance into the upcoming Spanish Super Cup. However, this exciting news looms over the increasingly darkening reality of sports used to cover up humanitarian crises in the Middle East and internationally. […]
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Staying Healthy and Woke: How to protect mental health while exposed to a negative news cycle.
Receiving news has changed immensely within the past decade. News used to be more accessible through physical mediums such as newspapers, magazines or television, allowing people to somewhat regulate how much news they can consume. Now, the world is under a 24 hours news cycle where you can see what’s […]
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An Open Letter To: A Beloved Professor
To my professor, Since the first class I had with you during my sophomore year, you have stood out to me as a professor. You are continuously pouring your heart out to your students in ways that many professors do not. You’re not only there for us on an academic […]
The Art of Exercise: A refection on finding the creativity in an often boring area of life.
Exercise is essential for a happy and healthy life. A popular quote from an unknown author says, “Find three hobbies you love: one to make you money, one to keep you in shape, and one to be creative.” The idea of exercise coincides with a hobby, and once exercise is […]
Despite Recent Controversy, Student Affirms Eastern’s Claim as a Liberal Arts School
Eastern University defines itself as a liberal arts school, but there is some controversy among students if they should be able to stick with this title. Students, and presumably faculty members, have noticed that Eastern does not live up to the title of liberal arts, due to their lack of […]
The Importance of Sunshine: How vitamin D, even in the winter, is vital to our wellbeing.
If you’re anything like me, this time of year makes you want to stay inside and curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea to stay warm and out of the elements. However, staying inside for prolonged periods of time, even if you’re active, can have negative effects […]