• Mary Beacon’s Advice: How to Relax This Spring Break

    Even though spring break is only a little over a week long, it can still be a great way to decompress and separate ourselves from the stress that college brings us. Are you looking to not be super productive this break? Here are some basic ways you can relax your body and your mind during…

  • Mary Beacon’s Tips for Having Healthy Communication

    This seems like a “duh” piece of advice to give, but so many people quickly forget how fundamental healthy communication is in any relationship, whether it’s with your significant other, friends, family, or anybody. Heck, even with your dog. What I’m about to say you have probably heard a million times before, but they need…

  • Things I do not understand pt 2

    Madison Meeks Editor-in-Chief mvm7037@psu.edu   MEN Do not get me started on men. They confuse me so much. Do they like you or do they not like you? What the heck are they feeling? They confuse me so much. I am not even going to try to understand them.  Zoom etiquette  So, what is the…

  • My Favorite Aesthetics

    Charlie Garner Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu   I absolutely love clothes and different kinds of fashion and I love talking about it! Here is just a little list of some of my favorite aesthetics in clothing and fashion! Soft Girl The soft girl aesthetic has all of my favorite things. Hello Kitty, Strawberry Shortcake, Barbie butterflies,…

  • Some Positive Affirmations For You

    You are enough.  You are worthy.  You are loved by so many.  You are smart.  You are cared for.  You are getting better everyday.  You are powerful.  You are capable.  You are focused.  You are beautiful.  You are strong.  You are kind.  You are nourished.  You are valued.  You belong.  You are allowed to feel…

  • The Best and Worst of Super Bowl Commercials

    Charlie Garner Opinion Editor  avg6206@psu.edu   Personally, I absolutely love getting to see the new commercials that come out during the Super Bowl each year. So, here is a list of the ones that stood to me in good and bad ways.  State Farm This ad seems to be the favorite of the general public.…

  • Wait, the Super Bowl is About Sports?: My Opinions on the 2024 Super Bowl Musical Performances

    Charlie Garner Opinion Editor avg6206@psu.edu   If you are anything like me, I do not know much about football. I have never really been a sports girlie. But, I still like to watch the Super Bowl and the main reason why I watch is for the music performances. So, here are my opinions on all…

  • Underrated Artist: Bowling For Soup

    Charlie Garner Opinion Editor  avg6206@psu.edu   If you are a fan of pop punk music, then you are probably aware of Bowling For Soup. They are not as popular as Paramore, Green Day, or Blink-182, but the band has certainly stood the test of time and are still loved today by so many people.  Bowling…

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