With a new year comes new year’s resolutions and I figured that I should come up with one myself. I didn’t want to go with the typical choice like going to the gym or giving up junk food — no, I needed something attainable. On top of that, I wantedContinue Reading
For couples worldwide, the mere thought of how they will celebrate Valentine’s Day with their significant other can bring much anxiety and distress. This is especially true if one has been with their significant other for a long period of time, as the idea of “stepping up your game” eachContinue Reading
Crowds, clothes, and sales: the three things commonly associated with the American tradition known as Black Friday. This year’s Black Friday was just like any other: there were excessive lines and great deals. I started off at the Westfield Valley Fair Macy’s at around 12 p.m, and luckily shelves wereContinue Reading
As the weather gets colder and days get gloomier, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) resurfaces in affected individuals — which include 10 million Americans with women being four times more likely than men to be affected, according to “Seasonal Affective Disorder Affects 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?” byContinue Reading
Dave’s Hot Chicken is a Californian street-food commotion that is taking social media by storm. Created by Armenian Americans Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan in 2017, the once-pop-up shop quickly became a fast-food chain after racking in positive reviews and praise from food enthusiasts and gainingContinue Reading
Recipe 1 cup of pumpkin pureé ¾ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt 12 oz (1 can) evaporated milk 2 large eggs Frozen Trader Joe’s Pie Crust Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Allow the frozen pie crust to defrostContinue Reading
You might feel as if you’ve been transported to the 2000s recently as more and more people sport low rise jeans, wired headphones, and cargo pants. This phenomenon of the resurgence of decades-old fashion trends is also known as the 20 year cycle, according to Thread.com. In this cycle, stylesContinue Reading
In a world full of distractions, many find it difficult to focus on their priorities, whether that be self-care or work. As a result, the practice of yoga has gained popularity over the last several years on social media, among medical professionals, and in other areas. At its core, yogaContinue Reading
For many, Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year; families gather together, share delicious dishes, and spend time with one another. It may bring images of a glistening stuffed turkey and gravy poured over mashed potatoes to mind, but with the United States being home to immigrants,Continue Reading
Nothing feels better than curling up with a bowl of ice cream, but there’s no downer to the momentary bliss like the stomach ache that comes afterwards. Due to the widespread environmental impact of dairy, animal rights movements, increasing popularity of plant based diets, or just stomach aches, the dairyContinue Reading
Candy. Skeletons. Pumpkins. When was the last time you have seen any of these Halloween exemplars? With the end of quarantine, it seems as if the spirit of Jack Skellington has disappeared along with our mask usage. As a senior who has one year left of childhood, I dressed upContinue Reading