Reaching Relaxation During COVID-19
During this pandemic, I have found it hard to relax, probably for many reasons. First, I have more free time on my hands than ever before,...
Lydia Schapiro (Wake Forest ‘21)
Lydia Schapiro (Wake Forest ‘21)
Hi! My name is Lydia Schapiro and I am a Senior at Wake Forest University majoring in Psychology. I am from NYC and enjoy running, yoga, writing, and water sports. I like to write about fitness, movies&books, and mental health. My guilty pleasure is binge watching Sex and the City. My favorite artists are Cage the Elephant, Billy Joel, The Beatles, John Mayer, Kygo, and Paul Simon.
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Review of Dead Poet's Society
During this scary and confusing time surrounding COVID-19, we all inevitably have altered our potentially wacky schedules, and most of us...
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A World Without Mirrors
Human beings are naturally drawn to attractiveness. Through many of the psychology classes I have taken, I have learned about this concept...
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Incredibles 2: A Must-See Flick
After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, Incredibles 2 came out, warming the hearts of millions. Looking back on my adolescent years, I...
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A Bittersweet Welcome Home From Abroad
After having spent a semester in London, I anticipated that coming back to campus would present various challenges. I knew that adjusting...
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Why Harry Potter is Simply the Best
As I went through the typical stages of growing up- adventuring outside, discovering hobbies, making friends- there was one thing that was...
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Surviving Long Distance: There is A Positive Twist
This summer I experienced being in a long-distance relationship with my boyfriend of nine months. As this was my first time doing the whole...
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Tips and Tricks for the Active Mind
I have always had an active mind. My thoughts tend to get in the way no matter where I am or what I am doing, especially when I am...
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My Guide to Running
Through my high school years, I enjoyed being part of the track team; I loved connecting with other team members, showing school pride,...
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Tips to a Stress-Free Finals Week
Finals week…stress, sleep-deprivation, cramming and more stress! Basically, it sucks. Finals week can bring out the worst if we let this...
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Why it’s Important to Take Advantage of the Outdoors at College
Every college student knows the dreadful feeling of having a million things to do in so little time. Even when it feels like we should be...
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Dating a Best Friend
Dating a friend can be tricky. It’s more than just a boyfriend or girlfriend; this develops after you’ve already had a strong friendship...
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Why I Loved "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Growing up, I enjoyed listening to CDs of Queen, featuring rock legend, Freddie Mercury. I had to see the "Bohemian Rhapsody" movie, hoping...
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How to Keep Dining Hall Meals Interesting
As the new semester begins, it’s exciting to be back on campus with friends, meeting new professors, and getting into the new classes...
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Why "The Handmaid’s Tale" is a Must-Read
In an English class last year, I read The Handmaid’s Tale , a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood. Atwood illustrates a society taken over...
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Tips for Living with Roommates
It’s a big change to go from living in a room by yourself in the comforts of your own home to waking up to another person next to you every...
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How to Make a Comeback After an Injury
By: Lydia Schapiro As a runner, I’ve had firsthand experience with the plight of being injured. In fact, about two months ago I overused a...
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Billy Joel
Have you ever been to a concert where you were so blown away that all you can do is sit there in awe? I recently attended a Billy Joel...
