In a world of Amazon and other super-stores, shopping small has become more and more difficult. Amazon has made it so they are often the best deal on the market, so many people may opt for price over ethics. Even Barnes & Noble, which was once seen as a mega-corporation to many, is now w…
For college students, simply waking up and going to class can be mentally taxing. Many students are pulled in several directions until they eventually snap like rubber bands. With busy schedules and lives, carving out time to dedicate focus to the important topics can be difficult. As the se…
Tucked in the heart of Harvard Square, a five minute walk from the Harvard MBTA Station, sits Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, which has been there since 2018. They were able to weather and make it out of the worst of the pandemic and are a thriving, cute cafe. After descending a couple stairs, the w…
Making friends while in college is complicated by a number of circumstances. With dorm accommodations, more social activities and areas for students to hang out at all hours of the day, universities provide a better possibility for students to form lifelong connections. However, making frien…
Between the stress of school, work and life in general, finding time for a bit of joy in each day can be hard for any college student. Every day feels more draining than the last and it can be hard to even get dressed to go to class sometimes, much less enjoy the things we find comfort and p…
The birthday of every person in this world is a special day that allows us to feel like we are the center of attention for at least that day. It comes only once every year. We celebrate this day and the memories of the day make it a beautiful one. In my opinion, a birthday is a day when ever…
With midterms and spring break having come and gone, and while we are all eagerly looking forward to summer, we seem to neglect the last two months of school. Either school work is done while simultaneously scrolling through TikTok, or ignored altogether. It’s difficult to find motivation, e…
Each year, high school graduates depart school and may choose to go on to their college careers. As they progress from high school to college, they are exposed to new experiences and circumstances that they have never encountered before. Every year, incoming or continuing university students…
From dealing with COVID-19, mounting responsibilities and day to day life, methods of how to deal with stress are old news. At this point, taking a walk, listening to music or talking with a friend might not cut it when dealing with stress, especially with the events between Ukraine and Russ…
Although some have always turned to second-hand shopping to get clothes, it has become more mainstream as of late. It’s a good choice for both the socially-conscious and low-spenders, but while thrift-shopping, you are most likely supporting one of two companies, Goodwill or Savers. Both are…
Warmer breezes have begun to settle into the air, which can only mean one thing in the midst of dreary winter—spring is on its way. Though Punxsutawney Phil declared six more weeks of winter back in the beginning of February, that never means much to New Englanders, since the weather could c…