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Ask Sophia: What to do instead of taking to WebMD when you’re sick

By Sophia Yakumithis • February 5, 2021

For my first day playing the role of “Dear Abby,” I decided this time to ask someone for a pressing dilemma they needed advice on.

What are the Hungry Hungry Hippos eating?

By Emma Simonoff • February 1, 2021

Hungry Hungry Hippos strongly embodies the American hard-working spirit. The hippos are a symbol of ambition and grit. One question has been haunting me recently: what are the hippos hungry hungry for?

Song Spotlight: ‘Overnight’ by Maggie Rogers

By Katrina Liu • January 28, 2021

Through this series, I hope to add some of the songs I love into playlists, but my main goal is to offer a perspective into why I love a song and why I hope other people can love it too.

February Horoscopes (warning: they’re not legit)

By Sophia Yakumithis • January 28, 2021

Horoscopes for February 2021

A socially distanced, witchy guide to Salem

By Emma Sánchez • December 3, 2020

Here are my recommendations for places to go to in Salem, and tips for staying safe while traveling during the pandemic.

My deep dive into renter-friendly apartment makeovers

By Emma Sánchez • November 12, 2020

I’m a sucker for DIYs. There’s something so satisfying about transforming an item into something beautiful yourself. Rental-friendly makeover channels on YouTube suggest temporary decorative changes for any apartment.

Cooking a big meal to get closer to my roots

By Emma Sánchez • October 23, 2020

When I moved into an off-campus apartment this Fall, the first thing I missed was my mom's cooking. I soon realized that the nearest Puerto Rican restaurant was a 43 minute T-ride away. If I didn’t learn how to cook like my mom soon, I’d be seriously deprived of authentic Boricua food.

I played “Among Us” for the first time

By Michelle Tian • October 18, 2020

I started playing this new game called “Among Us” last week, and to say I’m addicted would be an understatement.

A psychoanalysis of Dakota Johnson’s home tour

By Emma Simonoff • October 8, 2020

The Architectural Digest’s tour of Dakota Johnson's home explains it all while also bringing up many, many more questions.

Dear Zoey Deutch

By Emma Simonoff • October 1, 2020

As a loyal fan, I would like to make a request: Please stop doing accents.

Do I actually like Kombucha?

By Maya Frankel • September 28, 2020

This question seems simple: do I actually like Kombucha? The answer, on the other hand, is far from simple.

Celebrity beauty brands worth buying

By Khadijah Khogeer • September 22, 2020

Whether you feel like splurging on new products or buying a gift, here are my recommendations of celebrity beauty brands worth trying.