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Fall Fashion–but make it thrifted

Fall Fashion–but make it thrifted

Madison Bethune, Contributor October 14, 2020
With “vintage” being on-trend, the lure of affordable prices, and the thrill of finding a cool piece, thrifting has become a fun (and practical) way to find unique items to add to your wardrobe.
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App of the Week: SleepCycle

Christine Feeley, Writer October 9, 2020
SleepCycle is a free app that tracks your sleep patterns throughout the night from when you go to bed to when an alarm gently wakes you up in the morning.
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This Week’s Eeks

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor October 8, 2020
This Week’s Eeks is a four part series during the month of October featuring the spookiest movies, tv shows, podcasts and more to help get you in the Halloween spirit; because even a pandemic can’t stop the things that go bump in the night. 
Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked As Read: Episode One

Celina Rivernider October 7, 2020
Looking to fall in love with reading again? Celina Rivernider has the perfect guide in the first episode of her new podcast "Marked As Read."
Food Tour of the Pioneer Valley

Food Tour of the Pioneer Valley

Madison Bethune, Contributor October 6, 2020
Grabbing a bite to eat but sick of the typical downtown Amherst restaurants? Here are ideas for a full day of eating, at places you may have never even heard of before. 
Judging Books By Their Covers: “Midnight Sun”, the latest addition to the Twilight series, exposes the tortured humanity behind the vampire

Judging Books By Their Covers: “Midnight Sun”, the latest addition to the Twilight series, exposes the tortured humanity behind the vampire

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy/Managing Editor October 5, 2020
Stephenie Meyer's latest installment, “Midnight Sun,” exposes a more human perspective, from an unexpected narrator, that makes the series almost redeemable.
Sororities tackle the recruitment process over Zoom

Sororities tackle the recruitment process over Zoom

Nicole Biagioni, Writer October 3, 2020
Nothing about this year is normal; classes and RSO’s are no different and for the most part, online. So how does one aspect of college life, specifically Greek life, adapt to the new normal? 
App of the week: Adobe Lightroom

App of the week: Adobe Lightroom

Julian Mendoza, Writer October 2, 2020
Adobe Lightroom is your best friend when it comes to making sure that your photos are reaching their potential. Available as both a desktop and a mobile app, this photo editing program is an industry standard among professional photographers.
Art During the Pandemic: A Complex Relationship With Solitude

Art During the Pandemic: A Complex Relationship With Solitude

Julian Mendoza, Writer October 1, 2020
There is currently no plan set for the spring semester in terms of in-person campus availability. Should students remain socially limited due to quarantine regulations, expect creatives to continue making art in order to connect with the outside world and with themselves.
Five safe fall activities to do around Amherst 

Five safe fall activities to do around Amherst 

Christine Feeley, Contributor September 29, 2020
These 5 fun activities are perfect for the new season, and can still be done during a pandemic.
App of the Week: Widgetsmith

App of the Week: Widgetsmith

Nasya Blackshear, Assistant Lifestyle Editor September 25, 2020
The app Widgetsmith allows users to completely customize their iPhone home screens in whatever way suits them.
Three simple and healthy meals to make for the beginner chef

Three simple and healthy meals to make for the beginner chef

Madison Bethune, Contributor September 23, 2020
These 3 delicious and healthy meals take less than 30 minutes to whip up.
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