I’ve always wondered why people form attachments to characters on the big screen. Well, it turns out, it’s just a part of our brain chemistry. Many people might tell you that being too invested...

The United States’ work-life balance is laughable, and a four-day workweek could be a solution.  America’s work ethic is part of the reason Americans are dying earlier, and in worse mental and...

Taylor Swift has been teaching me life’s biggest lessons since I first listened to her “Fearless” album on a little pink CD player as a six year old. My girlhood was shaped by Taylor Swift. I’m...

Bisexual men just aren’t getting enough positivity or representation in the media and it needs to be recognized.  Compared to other LGBTQ+ communities, bisexuals make up considerably less media representation,...

As classes ramp up at UVM, this is when students typically form their first impressions of their professors, but their judgment might already be clouded. Much of past students’ feelings culminate...

As the fall season approaches, excitement ramps up for all the usual activities: pumpkin and apple picking, the leaves changing color and everything spooky.  But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here...

Content warning: mentions of antisemitism, hate crimes, mass shootings As a white Jewish woman living in New England, I have been lucky not to have experienced antisemitism like the kind my grandparents...

College can be a breeding ground for hyper-productivity and stress. I often feel overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending to-do list that takes over my schedule each semester. Through therapy, I...

As I wrapped up my final week of summer on the Jersey Shore, I found it hard to believe that this time last year was the hectic blur of Orientation week. The one thing that stands out as I look back...

I bring my earbuds everywhere I go. Music and podcasts fill the void created by my unstimulated mind as I ride the bus or walk to my next destination. I’m able to detatch from my environment by...

TW: gun violence, mental health With the prevalence of gun violence in America, it often feels like our generation has been desensitized to the tragedy of mass shootings.  Although we all feel devastated...

UVM Residential Life has become public enemy number one just before the conclusion of this school year. Affected students are dishing out heavy criticism on mishandled housing assignments for the fall.  Rising...