Social media and the internet have become major aspects of both our personal and professional lives. Roughly 31 percent of U.S. adults claim they are almost always online, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. This number jumps to 44 percent for those in the 18-49 age demographic. Spending time online […]
Category: Lifestyle
Banner Busters: Is Daylight Saving necessary?
We all participated in the usual reversion to standard time on Nov. 7 after beginning Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 14. DST has been controversial since its beginning in the U.S. in March 1918. After Germany first used it in 1916 during World War I to save electricity, other nations including the U.S. began […]
Lifestyle Tries: Baking sugar cookies for the holiday season
One of the most classic dessert recipes for the holidays remains the sugar cookie. This specific type of cookie is versatile because it can be cut into shapes and even decorated with icing. There are many tips that claim to help create the best soft sugar cookies, so we compiled a few in our recipe […]
Being in a high risk COVID setting can cause stress for students, staff
It is no secret that the pandemic affected all of us. While it may have affected some more than others, there is no disputing the fact that everyone was affected somehow. A large portion of the population suffered from mental health issues during this time, and college students were no exception. In an article published […]
Banner Busters: Do blue light glasses save your eyes?
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many in-person activities into virtual settings, spurring new product trends. Blue light glasses became popular as screen time increased. These glasses are meant to block blue light, the type emitted by electronic devices, in order to lessen potential eye damage and strain from staring at screens. One of the […]
Lifestyle Tries: Baking pumpkin spiced muffins
With the fall season fully in effect, along comes a multitude of festive treats and activities. Pumpkin is essentially the dominating flavor that rules this time of year. From lattes to pancakes and even pasta, many areas of the culinary arts are showered with the pumpkin craze. A popular and classic recipe that never fails […]