Hannah Kupfer
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 Don't Be Sad About Seasonal Affective Disorder11/12/2012 |
As daylight savings time came, students realized that as they got out of their 2:55-4:10 classes, the sun was setting. With this change comes a change in mood on campus. The days are becoming colder and shorter as exam-period approaches, when students will spend most of their time in libraries around campus. Everyone seems more tired and stressed with the shift, yet it is imperative to not let seasonal affective disorder make you miserable. Sara, 19, says, “After daylight savings time, I always feel my mood change. I can never wake up for class and I am always tired and cold.” She deals with her mood shift by exercising more. She says, “Literally exercise is the only thing that keeps me sane during the winter months at Cornell. I don’t even enjoy exercising that much, but the endorphins keep me happy.” Because students are not as active in the cold winter months are they are during the summer, pushing yourself to go to the gym can keep you happier and healthier.
Similarly, eating well may help you combat S.A.D. Tasha, 20, says, “Normally I don’t care what I eat, but when it’s really cold and dark at Cornell, it’s so easy to go home, crawl into bed and eat junk food. I always then end up feeling even worse the next day. When I eat healthier, I just feel better and happier all around.” Eating healthfully can help to keep your mood positive and happy, as well as increasing your chance of fighting off illness.
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 Spring Break Edition: How to Shed Those Pesky Pounds - Without Dieting!2/29/2012 |
The words ‘Spring Break’ bring about a lot of pressure. After spending the last few months hidden under a parka, it's finally time to reveal just how much hot chocolate you have been drinking during the cold winter months! Some lucky collegiettes are going on family vacations where they do not care how bad they look in their bikinis. But many others face the pressure of going away with seemingly their entire group of friends and would like to be able to enjoy their spring breaks without constantly worrying about their body. What is important to remember when thinking about dieting for spring break is that it is impossible to healthily lose a lot of weight in a small amount of time. Fasting and restricting diets will only cause your body to store more fat on your body once you resume your normal eating habits. You also do not want to go to unhealthy measures to lose weight. Yet, if you feel that you would like to tone up a bit more before shedding your cover-up, here are a few effective tips from girls who already went through the pressure of preparing their bodies for spring break: “Stop taking the bus. As simple as it seems, to prepare for spring break, I just made myself walk to class everyday. I found that I enjoyed my walk to class and then was more motivated to work out more and go to the gym.” –Sarah, 20 |
 When to Text Him First11/18/2011 |
The situation: You hung out all last weekend, but you haven’t spoken for a week. You’re getting ready to go out on a Saturday night, and you’re curious to see whether he’s going out. Should you text him? The situation: You were talking all during the week, but he hasn’t texted you yet for the weekend. The situation: You used to hang out with this guy all the time but things ended badly. You still want to hang out with him, but he hasn’t contacted you. It is late at night and you’re wondering what he is doing. |
 Friends with Benefits: Does It Work?10/28/2011 |
You might be happy that you don’t have the responsibility that comes with having a serious boyfriend, but being in this type of relationship with someone else can get tricky. Here's how to deal with the three most common types of FWB: The easy guy: He may live on your hall or may just always respond to your late-night text messages. He’s the guy you call when you’re bored to come over and hang out. The guy you like: You have a big crush on this guy and really like hooking up with him, but it seems like he doesn’t want anything more than a late night booty call. |
 Ithaca's Best-Kept Secrets: The Island10/21/2011 |
Sick of going to the gyms on campus? Looking for a place to relax and get a nice massage? There’s a reason that the Island is one of Ithaca’s best-kept secrets. “It’s the best fitness center,” Katie Solomon ’14 says. “I love it way more than the gyms on campus. The equipment is all brand new and top of the line. And I never really have to worry about seeing everyone at the gym, which I feel like I always do when I work out at Helen Newman or Noyes.” When you’re finished working out, you can relax at Rasa Spa. Gym members get a discount, but anyone can receive spa services, which include waxing, massage and bodywork, facials, yoga, energy treatments, Reiki, and meditation. The spa also has a tranquility room that overlooks the Cayuga Lake inlet. “It’s amazing,” Rachel Gross ‘14 says. “It’s the nicest spa in Ithaca for sure.”
Right on Cayuga Lake, the Island looks like it came straight out of the movies. What is it? The Island is a health and wellness center that includes a gym and spa as well as a clinical rehabilitation center. A membership includes a workout facility, warm lap pools, locker rooms, swim classes, group fitness, and consultations with exercise physiologists. The group fitness includes classes in self-defense, cycling, vinyasa, zumba, tai chi, body step, body pump, and step classes. Where? The fitness and health center is located at 310 Taughannock Blvd. in Ithaca, just a short drive from campus and Collegetown. To read more about Rasa Spa and The Island and to see their pricing and amenities, visit http://www.rasaspa.com/ and http://www.islandhealthfitness.com. |
 Rob Pannell10/3/2011 |
Rob Pannell |
 Kent Dolby9/27/2011 |
Kent Dolby |
