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Be Grateful

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Graphic by Nate Barton Being grateful means being thankful, and thankfulness can have a huge impact on one's life. Everyone should practice gratitude on a daily basis, whether it is by keeping a daily journal or doing daily mental gratitude exercises. The benefits of gratitude are endless. "Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, … [Read more...] about Be Grateful

Why Students Should Start Meditating

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There are some negative preconceived notions about meditation. Some think it is sitting down in a lotus position, while others are just confused on what they are supposed to think about when meditating. Meditation is simply focusing on breathing. It is a technique to alleviate stress and makes people more focused and relaxed. It sounds incredibly simple, and it is, yet, it can … [Read more...] about Why Students Should Start Meditating

Mikaela’s Meals

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Photos by Mikaela BissonEveryone loves a good brunch. I’m all for avocado toast and eggs Benedict, but next thing you know you’ve dropped $60 and all you have to show for it is a food baby. This week, we’re tackling the classic Marmalade Cafe breakfast. A meal so rewarding but so not in the budget. My roommate and I woke up Sunday morning (OK, technically … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals

Choose Print Books Over E-Books

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Graphic by Nate Barton Although e-books are very convenient for a number of reasons, print books have shown to be better for readers. Many sources, such as Harvard Medical School, The New York Times and CBS News, have shown that e-books could potentially harm one's health and information is best retained when read in print books. E-books can be read anywhere you go. They … [Read more...] about Choose Print Books Over E-Books