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A gentle, reflective soundtrack for shedding winter heaviness and welcoming longer days. Written by Kodi Reynolds The transition from winter to spring carries a strange emotional weight. Even as the days grow longer, the lingering effects of the cold, grey months don’t disappear overnight. Especially in Cleveland, where winter is notorious for its icy winds and lake effect snow that stay way past their welcome, the seasonal fatigue can feel more heavy.  Scan the QR code below

A thought on the online echo chamber of men who compete to out-bully each other. Written by Kylee Herrick Beauty standards are one of many man-made concerns that have tormented the self-esteem of humanity, with the increasing influence of online spaces further fueling the intensity of bullying and exclusion.  Cisgender men have remained relatively safe from the crushing pressure of weight loss, plastic surgery and fashion advertising that deliberately target female-presenting

A look at why a surprising time and place may be a meditative experience for Northeast Ohio college students during the snowy months. Written by Andrew Paduano Many people are aware of the natural beauty Ohio has to offer. With a mix of lakes, rolling hills, forests and valleys, it is a culmination of landscapes found across the country. Some also know about a gem in Northeast Ohio that wonderfully combines these elements: The Holden Arboretum .  But would most think to vent

How music can promote mental health in peak seasonal depression months. Written by Ava Brennan The air grows cold, and daylight grows scarce. Getting out of bed in the morning is often hard enough without the promise of a bone-chilling breeze as you walk down Euclid Avenue. The months of December, January and February are often perceived as peak times for seasonal depression. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression trigger

Written by Helaina Rucinski Why does Thanksgiving dinner so often turn into a battleground of tension? For many families, the turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted at Thanksgiving dinner. The holiday meal may seem more like a contest than a celebration with all the political debates, unsolicited life advice, and that one relative who “just wants to talk about the election.” As voices of family members become louder and mashed potatoes grow colder, you might find someone

Written by   Nicole Wloszek-Therens How yoga can be a powerful tool to help students find balance, both in their bodies and their minds. After her week of civil engineering courses at CSU ends, sophomore Saja Malkieh looks forward to her weekend nighttime routine that helps her stay grounded in more ways than one.  Malkieh rolls out a yoga mat on her bedroom floor and starts her playlist of the “Interstellar” soundtrack. The orchestral composition of Hans Zimmer fills the roo

The overlooked experience of what it’s like to be the sibling of someone with a disability. Written by Julia Lastic For those who don’t...

How self-care became a powerful tool in the Black community from Madam C.J. Walker to modern-day celebrations of Black history. Written...

Written by Ava Fuduric You return from an academic break blessed with holiday joy, but now have to trudge through the cold on your way...

Learn about the disorder and how to cope with it. Written by Julia Lastic What is seasonal depression?  Seasonal affective disorder...

Why some out-of-state students don’t go home. Written by Izzy Aparicio For many college students, the holiday season means a return...

A step-by-step process of the job hunt. Written by Campbell Pratt You graduated last semester. Or maybe your walk date is at the end of...

Commiserating over the barriers between college students and leisure reading. Written by Benvolio Nichols I’ve worked out of the same...