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Three ways to survive as a vegan at UMass

Elisabeth Morgan, Writer March 10, 2020
From dining halls, to grocery shopping, to eating out, here are three ways to survive being a vegan at UMass.
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Offbeat cures to colds

Erin Hunter, Contributor March 9, 2020
From potatoes in your socks to the classic chicken noodle soup, wives tales to cure colds and flus can be pretty strange.
(Screenshot what3words / App Store)

App of the week: What3words

Sophia Torres, Writer March 5, 2020
what3words is an easy to use and highly precise location finder app for emergency situations.
Ask Beccy: Cracking the spring break code

Ask Beccy: Cracking the spring break code

Rebecca Aiken, Contributor March 3, 2020
Not sure how to get through this spring break with your S.O.? Ask Beccy can help with that.
How to practice mindfulness while cooking

How to practice mindfulness while cooking

Elisabeth Morgan, Writer March 3, 2020
Practicing mindfulness is all the rage these days. But did you know you can be mindful even while cooking?
Judging Books By Their Covers: “The Lost” is a riveting page-turner that exhibits the best of young adult suspense

Judging Books By Their Covers: “The Lost” is a riveting page-turner that exhibits the best of young adult suspense

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor February 28, 2020
“The Lost” by Wattpad sensation, Natasha Preston, is compiled with so many intricate twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first chapter to the chaotic ending that you never saw coming.
(Screenshot of Rootd / App Store)

App of the week: Rootd

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor February 27, 2020
What can we do to help ourselves manage anxiety and avoid panic attacks? That’s where the app Rootd comes in.
Should UMass have a happiness general education requirement? Students discuss their thoughts

Should UMass have a happiness general education requirement? Students discuss their thoughts

Elisabeth Morgan, Contributor February 26, 2020
Yale University's class, "Psychology and the Good Life" was its most popular course in the history of the institution. Students weigh in on if a similar class should be implemented at UMass.
Reviewing the Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol. 1 palette

Reviewing the “Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol. 1” palette

Sophia Torres, Writer February 25, 2020
Tati Westbrook's eyeshadow palette is the perfect way to create versatile makeup looks.
Nutrition First, the up-and-coming juice bar in western MA may just be your next fitness fad

Nutrition First, the up-and-coming juice bar in western MA may just be your next fitness fad

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor February 25, 2020
The smoothie and juice bar, Nutrition First, located in Agawam, Massachusetts has become a true embodiment of what it means to maintain a healthy lifestyle on both a mind, body and soul level.
(Photo courtesy of Mass Vintage/@Massvintage)

Mass Vintage: the new store with secondhand finds

Sophia Torres, Writer February 20, 2020
Five months after its grand opening in September, Mass Vintage is running smoothly and garnering more support in downtown Amherst.
(Mayberry Health and Home/Flickr)

Beating the winter skin blues

Erin Hunter, Contributor February 19, 2020
Beat the winter skin blues this season with helpful tips and tricks to protect your skin.
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