Embracing Positivity: Overcoming Seasonal Depression
Embracing Positivity: Overcoming Seasonal Depression By Lisé Badeaux As the vibrant colors of autumn fade and winter’s chill takes hold, many people experience a noticeable shift in their mood and energy. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often referred to as...
Small Space, Big Gains: The Ultimate Dorm Workout Guide
Small Space, Big Gains: The Ultimate Dorm Workout Guide By: Sarah Schwartz To put it nicely, moving into a dorm is nothing short of a very memorable experience. In the blink of an eye, new students are away from home, shoved into a shoebox-sized room and feel busier...
The World’s Healthiest Diet? The Mediterranean Diet Explained
The World’s Healthiest Diet? The Mediterranean Diet Explained By Alexandra Holley Those of us who grew up on the internet have seen a plethora of diet trends come and go. From the military diet to keto, it seemed like there was always a new way to shed 10 pounds in a...
Women Belong in the Weight Room
Women Belong in the Weight Room Haley Morgan | Writing Contributor Sophie Priore | Photography ContributorEvery woman has seen the videos. “How to Get Toned Abs in 12 days.” “Lazy Girl’s Workout for a Flatter Stomach.” “Do this One Move Every Day to be Skinny.”...
Simply Southern: Hacks to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level
Simply Southern: Hacks to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level Lisé Badeaux | Writing Contributor College life often comes with a hectic schedule, leaving little time for elaborate meal preparation. That doesn’t mean the rich and hearty flavors defining classic...
Tips for Keeping Meal Prep Healthy and Affordable for Dorm Life
Tips for Keeping Meal Prep Healthy and Affordable for Dorm Life Maggie Esnard | Food and Health Editor Meal prepping. Whether it’s planning your meals around the menus of Lakeside or sorority house, or making a Target list with your roommate, every college student...
Boston Marathon: Mile by Mile
Boston Marathon Blog Elisabeth Bernard | Food and Health Editor A mile-by-mile of the 127th annual Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon was started in 1897 by John Graham, a Boston Athletic Association member, who was inspired by the Olympic Marathon, according to...
Adventures with Alice: Strange Brew Coffeehouse
Adventures with Alice: Strange Brew Coffeehouse Jennafer Bowman | Editor-in-Chief Watch our accompanying YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/QE3T9ra-7aM Tuscaloosa is full of good coffee shops: in fact, we even have a whole guide about some of the best T-Town sips...
Holiday Foods From Different Cultures
Eating Around the World: Holiday Edition Audrey Harper | Contributing Writer The holiday season has begun and people around the world are starting to prepare and celebrate for a variety of holidays. While during this time of year, many are gearing up for...
Thanksgiving Break: The Season of Health and Prioritizing Wellness
Thanksgiving Break: The Season of Health and Prioritizing Wellness Bella Carpino | Writing Contributor As the year continues to speed by and the month of November comes to an end, many people feel a wave of relief in knowing that they are nearing a period of rest...
Nutpods Review
Nutpods Review Jennafer Bowman, Evy Gallagher and Beth Wheeler Nutpods is a dairy-free creamer alternative, that launched in 2015. With oat milk, coconut milk and almond milk-based coffee creamers, the brand is third-party certified meaning their labels were...
Alice’s Spooky Season Guide to Halloween Recipes
Alice’s Spooky Season Guide to Halloween Recipes Emily Benito | Writing Contributor Spooky Season is here, and along with it comes all the Halloween favorites. Many people feel that fall is a nostalgic time with fond memories of pumpkin-scented candles, seasonal...
Falling for Starbucks
Flavors you Need to Try this Season Angie Hartsfield | Writing Contributor While the temperature in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, can’t decide if it wants to be summer or fall, students can still get in the fall spirit with the Starbucks fall menu. These drinks are...
Campus Food Trucks You Need to Try this Fall
Try something new this semester and visit one of the many food trucks coming to campus this fall. Elisabeth Bernard | Food and Health Editor For college students, packing a lunch and carrying it from one class to the next is not always a feasible option. Many...
Grab your Friends, We’re Having a (Dinner) Party!
Grab your Friends, We’re Having a (Dinner) Party! Here’s how you can host them with the limited budget and busy schedule of a college student. Elisabeth Bernard | Food and Health Editor The popularity of dinner parties has recently made a comeback thanks to...