Music and Exercise: Are We Slaves to Our iPods?
You might have noticed a trend of people listening to music at the gym as they run, cycle, or bench…
Sleep: Because None of Us Get Enough
One of the most common complaints I hear, after “I don’t understand anything the professor says” and “Crossroads sucks,” is…
Should We Save Costs on University Mental Health Services?
Two years ago, Nick Petford, the vice chancellor of the University of Northampton in the UK discussed a current “imbalance”…
I Put That Where: Alternatives to Pads and Tampons
It’s that time of month again! Aunt Flo is coming to visit, nature has decided to drop off its monthly…
Instant Noodles: The College Staple
Have you ever gotten that hunger pang while studying for a midterm? You look at your shelf semi-stacked with boring…
Blame It on the Alcohol?
We all know that being under the influence is not the best thing to happen to your decision-making capacity. Whether…
An Argument for Good Health
“Life is short, just have the cookie!” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard some variation of…
GMOs: How Bad Are They?
Ever look through a supermarket and see that apple that is clearly three times larger than the ones you grow…
A Common Irregularity
Half awake, I crawl to my dorm bathroom in the middle of the hall, fighting the urge to go back…
The Problem with Hookup Sites
Since its creation in January 2012, the UC Berkeley Hookups Facebook page has gotten around 30 anonymous submissions documenting drunken…
Avoiding the Lobster Look: Sunburns, Sunscreen, and SPF Explained
Spring is finally here, and the days are heating up, so it’s only natural for some of us to want…
Serious Snoring Symptoms
When I was in fifth grade, my friend told me that you lost 10 brain cells every time you snore….
