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The Meaning of Mindfulness Needs To Change With the Moment

At any given time, we live in the past, present and future. The current definition of mindfulness doesn’t even begin to cover that.…

June 22, 2022

How My Cousins Helped Me Through the Pandemic

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Quarantining during COVID-19 has really emphasized for me the importance of family — especially as an only child.…

August 9, 2021

Person in mask in article about Asian discrimination

Discrimination Toward Asian Americans Existed Long Before COVID-19

Karen Lu, Yale University

The racial abuse that started due to a virus being characterized as the 'Chinese virus' is by no means the first time it has happened.…

March 14, 2021

In an article about the 2020 census, a smiling family lies on the grass together

The 2020 Census: Who Counts, and Who Is Missed?

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

COVID-19 might affect the collection of U.S. population data, but the count suffers more because some communities are continually overlooked.…

July 13, 2020

Lauv sings while using the color blue and yellow to represent the emotions of his performance.

Singer Lauv Creates His Own Silver Linings During Quarantine

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The self-proclaimed 'one man boy band' has kept busy by making music and advocating for mental health amidst the global pandemic.…

July 12, 2020

5 Perks of Virtual Learning, Even If You’re Not Looking Forward to It

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Online classes aren't as bad as you might think.…

July 10, 2020

In an article about Written Connections, Man drops off letter in a mail box

Written Connections Is the Pen Pal Project That’s Perfect for Quarantine

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

While many are still stuck indoors miles away from their closest friends, writing letters can keep communication genuine.…

July 10, 2020

in an article about travel, an airplane flying over a group of famous landmarks

Will Travel Ever Be the Same After the Pandemic?

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

As restrictions across the U.S. and the world loosen, questions arise about the future of tourism. Governments must adapt to a new, disinfected norm.…

July 10, 2020

An illustration of a videogame displaying a virtual world like Animal Crossing

3 Games To Play If You’re Obsessed With Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These options promote a quiet, wholesome lifestyle and an escape from reality that has been difficult to find during the pandemic.…

July 7, 2020

An illustration of three Indigenous people wearing medical masks and traditional headgear

COVID-19 Is Disproportionately Harming Indigenous Communities

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

A long history of unresolved issues, often stemming from the legacy of colonialism and systematic racism, only exacerbates the impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.…

July 5, 2020

Illustration by Daisy Daniel's on a hand writing letters, next to an open mailbox

Becoming Pen Pals With My Best Friends During Quarantine

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Sending letters through the mail provides a more physical connection than messages over digital platforms.…

July 2, 2020

Why We Should All Shave Our Heads Bald Before Quarantine Ends

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Cutting off all your hair can be a statement, a declaration of freedom or a much needed change.…

June 26, 2020

Illustration of someone in their art studio.

Why It’s Important To Make Art Just for the Sake of Making Art

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

While modern capitalism and the looming recession pressure hobbyists to monetize their creative work, it's important to remember why we do it in the first place.…

June 23, 2020

5 Ways To Mitigate the Failures of Remote Learning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Schools were thrown headfirst into digital classrooms and the outcomes have been deemed less than successful. Now we are left to fill in the educational gaps.…

June 23, 2020

In an article about COVID-19 mourning, two people in face masks

How To Mourn the Lives Lost to COVID-19 in the United States

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In spite of pandemic deaths surpassing the 100,000 mark, there has not been significant public mourning. Still, there are ways we can mourn individually.…

June 23, 2020

Online Learning Can Help Develop Skills and Stave Off Boredom

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Digital classes bleed into the summer as companies like MasterClass and CourseHorse continue to educate people from the comfort of home.…

June 22, 2020

COVID-19 Has Made Its Way Onto Wedding Guest Lists

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Brides and grooms nationwide are finding their big days seriously affected by the pandemic.…

June 19, 2020

An illustration (by Veronica Chen, Yale University) of a dragon hoarding toilet paper

Hoarding and Shaming: The Unity in Our Pandemic Response

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The stress of COVID-19 has put us in competition with our neighbors, but our actions in the supermarket might reveal more about how we relate to each other.…

June 18, 2020

In an article about the app Ray, an illustration by Shelly Freund of two people on the phone

Ray Is a Free Mental Wellness App Where You Talk With Real People

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Need more than meditation, but can't make therapy? Two Stanford students designed something that would allow people to get the help they need, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.…

June 18, 2020

In an article about COVID-19 and the music industry, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone with a keyboard and microphone

Adapting to COVID-19, the Music Industry Finds Success in Livestreams

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.…

June 14, 2020

What Your Pandemic Face Mask Says About You

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Covering your mouth doesn't have to mean suppressing your freedom of speech. What you wear has the ability to speak louder than your words ever could.…

June 13, 2020

Recording bootlegs of a theater production

How Will Bootlegs Affect Broadway Once Quarantine Is Over?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

People are watching illegally recorded videos of Broadway shows now more than ever. Will this lead to larger audiences after the pandemic? Or will it lead to the demise of theater?…

June 13, 2020

Wearing face masks has the potential to bring people together.

In an Individualistic Society, Face Masks Show the Need for Community

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Whether it's to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or showing solidarity at a demonstration, donning the protective gear points toward an impulse to think of the greater good.…

June 12, 2020

There Is Still ‘Some Good News’ To Be Found Amid a Pandemic

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

John Krasinski’s new web series on YouTube promotes a more optimistic outlook even in these trying times.…

June 11, 2020

What ‘Contagion’ Gets Wrong About Life During a Global Pandemic

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Although the 2011 thriller seems startlingly prescient in our current situation, the film fails to capture how people socially adapt during a global outbreak.…

June 10, 2020

Those Bored in Quarantine Can Sometimes Find a Boost in Creativity

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

From Charli XCX's album recorded in lockdown to your own creative projects, you'll be surprised at what can come of being confined to your home.…

June 9, 2020

In an article about curiosity in everyday life, an illustration of an eye behind a magnifying glass

Cultivating Your Curiosity Can Teach You To Value Everyday Life

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Even while the world feels unstable, it's important to remain interested in it through knowledge, questions and creativity.…

June 8, 2020

In the Parks and Recreation special, the Parks Department members share a video chat

NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’ Special Unites Comedy and Charity

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Pawnee’s Parks and Recreation Department reminds viewers about the importance of laughter and supporting one another during quarantine.…

June 4, 2020

Getting Back to the Gym After COVID-19

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

You might want to go back full-force, but it's better to play it cool and avoid strain and injury.…

May 30, 2020

In an article about mental health under quarantine, a person with a cup of coffee on a couch

The Quarantine Gives Us Time To Work on Our Mental Health

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

During this time of uncertainty and hardship, becoming more aware of ourselves and the world around us is a helpful way to take care of our emotional state.…

May 26, 2020

Harvard’s ‘Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience’ Offers a Plan For ‘Reopening’

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

A return to normalcy in the face of quarantine and COVID-19 won't necessarily be quick, but careful planning and working together can expedite the process.…

May 18, 2020

How Anthony Padilla Is Using His Channel to Help People

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The former Smosh YouTuber is offering a voice to those who are often oppressed and stereotyped, all in a judgment-free and educational way.…

May 16, 2020

retail worker in one of many essential businesses wearing a mask

Why Are Some Businesses Essential, and What Does That Say About Us?

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

From professional wrestling to laundromats, the things that stay open show what we didn't realize we needed — and, occasionally, our possibly weird priorities.…

May 11, 2020

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