By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

If you’re ever feeling super tired and can’t seem to find a cure, then give essential oils a chance.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

With all the stereotypes of painting teenage girls as phone-obsessed idiots, Dessen changes that image within her novels.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

When lists come out ranking the princesses, it can cause more harm than good.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

If you ever feel the need to get your cry on, these four films will for sure get the tears flowing.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

From small-town Madagascar girl to successful singer, Viannason has high hopes for her energetic dancehall sound.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

If the newest season feels a little weird to you, it’s probably for one of these reasons.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Alaska’s only real city is the chillest summer spot, but come winter, you may find yourself frozen in more ways than one.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

When life is crazy, use these six tips to try slowing it down rather than speeding it up.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Like everything else, veganism exists on a spectrum. Where do you land?

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

You’ve made it into adulthood at last, but the most annoying affliction of adolescence has hitched a ride. How do you deal? Follow these tips.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Art has long been considered a means for artists to create new realities, but cultural sensitivity has challenged that license.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

We’ve all heard it: “But you’ll always be my little baby…” yaddah, yaddah, yaddah. Here’s how to help your family understand that you’ve grown up.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Now that the film has been adequately criticized and praised for its depiction of women, it’s worth mentioning what both sides agree on—the movie’s portrayal of equality.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

The constant, irrational fear can be a real pain in the ass, but these techniques can help you prevent it from overtaking your life.

By Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Though the premise is lighthearted, ‘Downward Dog’ may change how you think about your own pet by revealing how they think about you.