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How To Reinvent Adventure Within a Pandemic

Adventure awaits you — hope can be found in the smallest of ways.…

February 2, 2021

In an article about NYU quarantine meals, a person photographs their meal

NYU Students Take to TikTok To Expose Their Tragic Quarantine Meals

The new TikTok trend has students documenting their daily lives while quarantined, but what bigger problems with reopening plans are revealed?…

September 8, 2020

Refreshing Your Space Could Be The Change You Are Looking For

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Making your room into an efficient place to work and an enjoyable place to live can improve your mental health, promote productivity and encourage mindfulness.…

August 10, 2020

The cover of The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg

‘The Third Hotel’ Is Strangely Relevant During These Uncertain Times

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The psychological realism of Laura van den Berg's second book parallels the isolation many are feeling during the pandemic.…

August 1, 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

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

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

What’s the Future of Body Hair After Quarantine?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

As hair salons and waxing places stay temporarily closed, the beauty routines we’ve built up for so long are crumbling, forcing us to embrace our natural beauty.…

June 1, 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

Fiction Podcasts Are Giving Readers New Ways to Consume Stories

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

In an era where everything is online, turn off that screen and get lost in a riveting audio drama.…

May 12, 2020

In an article about self-care during quarantine, an image of a woman reading a book

Isolation Self-Care Tips: 3 Ways To Help Self-Care During Quarantine

Daniel Reed

It's important to take care of yourself while you're social distancing.…

May 7, 2020

Illustration of looking toward the future after graduation

Our School Year Might Be Cancelled, but Our Graduation Doesn’t Have To Be

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Class of 2020 celebrations may be cancelled in person, but that doesn't mean that we can't celebrate in our own unique ways.…

April 27, 2020

eGovernment art piece, a part of the We=Link online exhibition

The ‘We=Link’ Online Art Exhibition Comments on High-Tech Consumer Society

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The Chronus Art Center has created a digital art exhibition that feels remarkably prescient.…

April 23, 2020

Illustration by Sarah Yu of a woman doing cardio in quarantine

3 Ways for Anyone to Stay Active During Quarantine

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

Regardless of your skill level or how in shape you are, there's a few ways to exercise your body while under lockdown.…

April 23, 2020

Illustration of girl using the dating app OKZoomer

OKZoomer Is the New Dating Site for College Students in Social Isolation

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

With the entire country under a mandated self-quarantine, perhaps now is the best time to start looking for companionship with this new dating app.…

April 21, 2020

Photo of woman in quarantine looking out a window

3 Ways To Make the Most of Yourself During Quarantine

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

Hobbies and learning new skills are great, but make sure that you reconnect with yourself during this time.…

April 21, 2020

Charli D'Amelio in an article about TikTok trends

10 TikTok Trends That Will Make Your Quarantine Less Boring

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The coronavirus lockdown has resulted in a burst of creativity on the social media app. …

April 8, 2020

10 Movies That Will Help You Look Forward to Summer

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Once you start watching these movies, you'll forget that you're stuck inside indefinitely.…

April 7, 2020

The Best Instagram Challenges To Send to Your Friends

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Teens being stuck inside with their phones for weeks on end is a recipe for disaster — or a few unique social media hashtags.…

April 5, 2020

Danganronpa Uses Its Gameplay To Deconstruct Mental Illness

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn't just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.…

April 4, 2020

Learning How to Self-Quarantine and the Challenges That Lie Ahead

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

Right now, we're all facing challenges and having to adapt as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread.…

April 1, 2020

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YouTube Creators Are Helping Us Get Through Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Staying home doesn't have to be an endless cycle of boredom. These content creators are helping us contend with staying inside during the global pandemic.…

March 31, 2020

10 Ways To Stay Busy During Your Coronavirus Quarantine

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Maybe you've been wanting to pick up a new hobby or finally start that book. Now is the perfect time.…

March 28, 2020

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