2020 Has Redefined Graduation
The end of my college career is not at all like I thought it would be. I thought I was supposed to be sad about graduation, and I thought I...
Jessica Mardian (Virginia Tech ‘21)
Jessica Mardian (Virginia Tech ‘21)
Jessica is a senior at Virginia Tech, double majoring in Creative Writing and Multimedia Journalism.
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Self-Care has More Depth than We Usually Like to Admit
Sustainable self-care goes farther than lighting a candle, watching Netflix and applying a face mask. I used to think that taking care of...
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Steps to Live More Sustainably
There’s a lot out of our control right now; with the pandemic and politics, creating chaos, we are trapped in uncertainty. But one thing we...
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Let's Not Spread COVID-19 This Thanksgiving
My dad’s side of the family has this Thanksgiving tradition; all the grandkids participate in a whipped cream contest. Grandpa sprays...
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Just Because I Am Alone Doesn't Mean I'm Lonely
The quiet amplified my lacking sense of self; so I kept a full schedule that always had me around others. I thought I was thriving because...
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Election Day is for More than the White House
Please vote. The election has already started with early voting options and mail-in ballots; if you can’t vote before November 3 please...
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Charcuterie Board 101
Food is a love language; we bake cookies for friends and spend hours in the kitchen cooking for loved ones as a way of showing affection...
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Take a Walk
I power walk. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but I definitely don’t leisurely stroll when I go out on the trail by my campus. Ever...
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In Honor of World Mental Health Day, Here are Our Stories
Grace Dalton I was diagnosed with moderate depression at 14 years old. I remember being at an assembly in eighth grade in my Catholic...
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Which Folklore Song You Are According to Your Zodiac Sign
Folklore is one of Taylor Swift’s best albums and showcases her creativity and storytelling. Her lyrics have inspired photoshoots and...
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Why the Rush to Fill RBG's Seat Should Make You Angry
In February 2016, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died; this was 269 days before Election day. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
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Managing Mental Health Through a Pandemic
I’ve been spending a lot of time in my room and on my own ever since returning to campus. My typical day looks like this: wake up, do some...
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Keeping Blacksburg Safe
Our college towns are the backdrops for so many pivotal moments in our lives. They see and guide us through classes, career choices,...
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For the College Student Whose Internship Was Canceled
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards once said, “We were all so happy that day, it’s hard to even imagine how terrible...
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Feel Good Accounts You Should Follow Right Now
What you surround yourself with can really impact your perspective and mood, this is especially true for social media. Recently I’ve been...
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This Is Only The Beginning For You
I have trouble coming to terms with uncertainty. This is nothing new for me, ever since I was a kid I haven’t liked not knowing what was...
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It's Okay to Just be Getting by Right Now
Hard times tend to give us tunnel vision. I’ve been easily slipping into negative thought patterns these days. There is so much I was...
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How to Stay Motivated to Workout from Home
I was having a moment; eating right, working out 4-5 days a week and feeling pretty freaking amazing about myself. Being comfortable and...
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I'm Alone and Happy
Breakups are hard, anyone who has been there knows that, but realizing your worth and seeing the relationship for what is was is key to moving on.
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How Saying "No" Is Healthy
I became comfortable overextending myself: going out or having people over when I was exhausted, being the first to volunteer to cover...
