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Five ways to cope with election stress

Five ways to cope with election stress

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor November 6, 2020
If you are anything like me, every day has proven to be a new battle to preserve your mental health. Of course, no stress management tip or technique is a substitute for seeking help from a licensed healthcare professional, but here are five ways I have been coping with stress and anxiety these past few weeks (and months). 
Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked As Read: Episode Three

Celina Rivernider November 2, 2020
Get in the Halloween spirit with Celina's guide to horror novels.
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App of the Week: Mass Unfollow

Julian Mendoza, Writer October 30, 2020
“Mass Unfollow for Instagram” is an app that makes starting a clean slate on Instagram a little easier. In particular, it enables users to select large quantities of followed accounts at once to simultaneously stop following.
(Brianna Silva / Amherst Wire)

This Week’s Eeks

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 29, 2020
While we are still very much in a pandemic, therefore, our usual tricks and treats we get up to might no longer be suitable if you’re looking to stay safe. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the most terrifying night of the year!
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What real witchcraft looks like

Emilee Klein, Writer October 28, 2020
Modern magical practices use rituals to manifest a person’s intent. Larger rituals can involve candles with sigils or ruins on them, meditative baths with salt and herb mixes, spell jars or divination tools like tarot cards or pendulums. Yet, most witches do not conduct fancy spellwork every day.
Judging Books By Their Covers: “The Night Tiger” is a perfect fall read for those that arent looking for anything too scary

Judging Books By Their Covers: “The Night Tiger” is a perfect fall read for those that aren’t looking for anything too scary

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor October 24, 2020
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably looking for a good read that will get you in the Halloween spirit by keeping you on the edge of your seat but not resembling horror enough to keep you up at night.
App of the Week: Among Us

App of the Week: Among Us

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 23, 2020
Although released in 2018, it seems that 2020 is the year for this online multiplayer game that can turn friends into foe, and trusted allies into backstabbers (literally). Even Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is riding the Among Us wave.
(Brianna Silva / Amherst Wire)

This Week’s Eeks

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 22, 2020
Here are my top five favorite chilling podcasts that I listen to all year round but are even better to tune into during spooky season. 
Easy Vegan Meals for Fall

Easy Vegan Meals for Fall

Elisabeth Morgan, Writer October 21, 2020
Maybe you just don’t have the time to really cook or even think about fall dishes, and that’s okay. I’ve got you covered with some really simple vegan meals that are perfect for autumn.
Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked As Read: Episode Two

Celina Rivernider October 19, 2020
Marked as Read returns with crisp fall reading recommendations to cozy up to.
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App of the Week: Dispo

Madison Bethune, Writer October 16, 2020
Dispo, created by David Dobrik, a famous Youtuber, is an app built to mimic a real disposable camera.
(Brianna Silva / Amherst Wire)

This Week’s Eeks

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 15, 2020
For This Week’s Eeks, I thought it only fitting to recommend some of my favorite spooky tv shows.
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