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App of the week: Calm

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor • April 30, 2020
Stress may be at an all-time high so that’s why this week's app is Calm, an app designed to help relieve stress in a number of different ways.
Diabetics take extra health precautions during the pandemic

Diabetics take extra health precautions during the pandemic

Nicole Biagioni, Writer • April 28, 2020
With the fast spread and unpleasant symptoms of COVID-19, diabetics are taking extra precautions regarding their health.
Ask Beccy: What happens next

Ask Beccy: What happens next

Rebecca Aiken, Writer • April 27, 2020
Beccy discusses the options for the upcoming semester.
Subreddits to distract yourself from the coronavirus pandemic

Subreddits to distract yourself from the coronavirus pandemic

Talia Heisey, Writer • April 25, 2020
The coronavirus has brought stress into the lives of many. Check out these subreddits that are a good distraction during this difficult time.
Fostering pets can help cure cabin fever

Fostering pets can help cure cabin fever

Emilee Klein, Writer • April 24, 2020
Fostering a pet can not only provide entertainment during quarantine, but also help animals in need and support local animal shelters.
App of the week: DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats

App of the week: DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor • April 23, 2020
During this time, with dining at restaurants completely out of the question, ordering through food delivery apps is a great way to support your favorite local eateries while still practicing social distancing.
Photo provided by Jesse Kolodkin.

Anxiety in College Students

Samantha Croteau, Contributor • April 21, 2020
With classes now online and students living at home, anxiety and depression are a real threat to college students' mental health.
Judging Books By Their Covers: “GIRL IN PIECES” is an unapologetic testament of a teenage girl’s struggle with mental health

Judging Books By Their Covers: “GIRL IN PIECES” is an unapologetic testament of a teenage girl’s struggle with mental health

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor • April 17, 2020
The novel portrays the unflinchingly honest, gruesome tale of a teenage girl who has already lost more than most people do in a lifetime.
App of the Week: Day One

App of the Week: Day One

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor • April 16, 2020
Day One is a simple fix for those of us who want to keep a healthy habit, but are a bit unsure on where and how to start.
The benefits of journaling

The benefits of journaling

Elisabeth Morgan, Writer • April 15, 2020
Journaling is a positive activity with benefits for both your well-being and your writing skills.
Ask Beccy: DIY face masks to keep your skin happy and healthy

Ask Beccy: DIY face masks to keep your skin happy and healthy

Rebecca Aiken, Contributor • April 13, 2020
This week's Ask Beccy is all about skincare with face masks you can make at home.
Capodanno saw quite a boom in business during the holiday season

UMass student Ava Capodanno turns her passion for art into a side hustle

Danika Bedrick, Contributor • April 10, 2020
For more of Capodanno's art, follow her on Instagram @ava_and_art.
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