How to deal with seasonal depression
March 9, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle
by Lauren Woods Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling more exhausted than when you went to bed? Do you cringe at the thought of having to go out to a party? Is your irritability so high you can’t even look at your roommate without wanting to yell at her for no reason? Maybe you just don’t...
Snowboarding in Style
February 23, 2015
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyle
by Kelsey Hebert [slideshow_deploy id='9647'] Snowboarding is surrounded by a unique culture characterized by personal and traditional styles. What started out as “snurfing” (snow-surfing), invented by a surfer who had a dream of “surfing” in the Rocky Mountains during winter, has spiraled into a lif...
A guide to running your first half marathon
February 20, 2015
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by Lauren Woods Photo Credit: (Gsregalado/Flickr) You’ve decided to run a half marathon? Congratulations! It is a huge feat that you should be proud of. As a college student, you have a million other things going on that can and will affect your training schedule—not to mention all the snow t...
Spring New York Fashion Week welcomes new trends
February 18, 2015
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyle
by Julie Shamgochian Sportswear, sparkles, and classic black and white hues with hints of neon dominated the theme of Spring New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Designers drew inspiration for this upcoming season from various forms of art, sketching, city life, and their heedless imagination. Models glided do...
Style tips for a fashion forward Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2015
Filed under Fashion, Lifestyle
by Julie Shamgochian The recipe to an enjoyable Valentine’s Day isn’t flowers or chocolate; it’s the perfect outfit. The romantic holiday falls on a Saturday, which means you have all day to try on everything you own, instead of trying to make your going-to-class sweats work for dinner. Try ...
The things they don’t tell you about falling in love
Lauren Woods, Lifestyle Editor
February 13, 2015
Filed under Lifestyle, Relationships
There are so many things people tell you about love: it’s amazing, it’s life-changing, and that it means constant foot rubs,flowers and affection. It means changing your relationship status on Facebook and posting pictures on Instagram of your man or woman crush on Wednesdays. Love is a beautiful...
The Money Article Every College Student Needs to Read
Hae Young Yoo, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2014
Filed under Features, Lifestyle
Students who are spending and putting themselves more in debt in college expect things to be different once they graduate and get a job.
Read more »New England’s new brews: fall offers a variety of seasonal beers
Paul Bagnall, Writer
November 5, 2014
Filed under Food/Health, Lifestyle
Fall in New England means football season, ripe apples, and a grand selection of seasonal beers to pick up as the leaves change colors.
Read more »Understanding and tackling student loan debt
October 22, 2014
Filed under Lifestyle, Student Life
By Valerie Inniss Michael Morency remembers the excitement he felt when opening his acceptance letter from Pace University three years ago. Out of the 15 schools he had applied to, Pace was the only one that he could picture himself attending. He remembers the financial aid letter but he wasn’t ...
How to make love on a twin XL: Emerson Smith’s guide to dorm-room love life
October 1, 2014
Filed under Lifestyle, Relationships
By Emerson Smith Sex, pun intended, is a touchy subject. And whether you’re single or in a relationship, the need to make some sweet, sweet love can be hard to escape. When sex and shared living situations collide, calamity ensues. The following are some experience-tested tips on how to best enjo...
Let’s talk about birth control
October 1, 2014
Filed under Lifestyle
By Shira Ledani It was Lil’ Wayne who said it best: “Safe sex is great sex…’cause you don’t want that late text, that ‘I think I’m late’ text.” When it comes to safe sex and birth control, it is never too late to learn about your options and take action. Part of being a respo...
College relationship ideals from freshman to senior year
Hae Young Yoo, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2014
Filed under Lifestyle, Relationships
There definitely is a difference between the romance ideals of freshmen and seniors.
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Heads Up: How a concussion feels
Julie Shamgochian, Managing Editor
Students who have suffered from concussions describe a loss of consciousness and a "fuzzy-brained" feeling.
Amherst Wire 360: The new Design Building
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Politics
U.S. strikes back at Assad for use of chemical weapons
John Coakley, Writer
The United States launched 59 tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield late Thursday night, targeting “Syrian fighter jets and other infrastructure.”
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