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Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant

Ask Beccy: How to keep social distancing from making you distant

Rebecca Aiken, Contributor March 30, 2020
Beccy gives advice on how to stay close with your friends and family, which can be done even while social distancing.
The Reel Deal: “Parasite”

The Reel Deal: “Parasite”

Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski March 12, 2020
Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski analyze crucial moments and elements in the award-winning movie “Parasite.”
Ask UMass  — Blarney

Ask UMass — Blarney

Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor March 6, 2020
Every year, thousands of UMass Amherst students celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the first Saturday in March- also called Blarney. In this episode, students discuss how their spending Blarney weekend and their thoughts on Meek Mill performing at the Mullins Live! concert.
The Reel Deal Podcast: Movies that made us

The Reel Deal Podcast: Movies that made us

Olivia Barkett and Jozef Zekanoski March 5, 2020
No limit on genre, time periods, or subject matter, the Reel Deal is a conversation of all things film.
(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.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: Pete Davidson vs. Ariana Grande, Disney vs. Hilary Duff and Blarney vs. UMass

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty March 5, 2020
Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood are finally back and here to discuss the latest music videos, Pete Davidson’s shade towards Ariana Grande and much more! They also debate whether Blarney is worth all the hype.
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?
(Alan Santos / Wikimedia Commons)

Blurring the lines: Why Brazil’s growing relationship with the U.S is troubling

Drew Sullivan, Writer February 27, 2020
While some may write this off as paranoid and speculative, the USA's backing of Brazil's 20-year dictatorship, which resulted in the torture, murder, and illegal arrest of thousands, is all the historical justification I need to be concerned.
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.
(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.
Artwork by Kacey Connolly.

Penny For Your Thoughts: Monogamy, polyamory and the importance of grades

Deirdre Carberry and Elena Babson February 13, 2020
Deirdre and Elena discuss the history and misconceptions of non-monogamy and polyamory. They give their personal thoughts on the topics and finish up with a discussion on the importance of grades.
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