Can’t Sleep? 5 Simple Ways to Improve Sleep
Insomnia or any sleep difficulty can be tremendously wearing your body. Practically everyone has experienced the feeling of tossing and...
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 and minoring in Spanish. 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, and Paul Simon.
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3 Yummy Superfood Recipes
Superfoods refer to foods that are extremely high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more essential nutrients. These foods are...
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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,...
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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...
