Category Archives: Lifestyles

Katherine Pecora, Staff Writer   On March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day. This annually observed holiday marks women’s achievements and struggles throughout history. International Women’s Day particularly aims to celebrate the economic, cultural, political, and social achievements women have made in the last century. The early 20th century was a time in which womenContinue reading “International Women’s Day: History, unity and gender equality”

Abigail Lowrie, Layout Manager   Last month, Bon Appetit posted flyers stating that customers can receive a 25 cent discount off their drink purchase by bringing their own cup, hoping to encourage students to opt for reusable options. Operations Manager, Kerri Mahoney, has implemented changes from the Bon Appetit Management Company and bringing them toContinue reading “New Bon Appetit special offers 25 cent discount when using your own cup”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   Washington could become the first state to allow the option of human composting instead of the traditional routes of burial or cremation. According to NBC News, “This re-composition bill would also make Washington the 17th state to allow alkaline hydrolysis-the dissolving of bodies in a pressurized vessel with water andContinue reading “Washington could become the first state to legalize human composting”

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer   Over 30 million people in this country are affected by diabetes. Those with Type 1 diabetes have to take a daily injection of insulin, and about one-third of those who have Type 2 diabetes have to inject daily, too. Since there are no generic competitors for insulin, people pay hundredsContinue reading “The fight for medicine”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   Legislation (SB 5395) is currently being considered that would make it possible that comprehensive sex education could be mandatory in all Washington state public schools. As per The News Tribune, “SB 5395 would require all public schools in Washington to provide inclusive, mandatory sexual education by Sept. 1, 2020.” Previously,Continue reading “Comprehensive Sex Education Could Be Required in Washington’s Public Schools”

Brian Messing, Managing Editor Eric Parks, Section Editor   Ever wonder what you should do with your extra cash? Save it? Spend it? How about invest it? Each issue, we will each cover an industry that we choose to highlight that we believe would make an excellent addition to your investment portfolio. This month, weContinue reading “Industrial Highlight: Soft drinks and marijuana stocks”

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer   The decision to vaccinate children has been an argument since vaccinations were introduced. The recent 147 cases of measles that spread into Canada and Mexico from the outbreak in Disneyland, started the controversy all over again. Before the measles vaccine was created in 1963, almost everyone had the disease inContinue reading “To vaccinate or to not vaccinate?”

Prya Oliveira, Staff Writer   The strength of the mind is often overlooked when compared to the physical pain that we experience. Pain killers are sold at the store right around the corner, and pills that improve emotional pain are prescribed frequently. According to Psychology Today, antidepressants are the third most commonly prescribed medication inContinue reading “The power of the mind: the placebo effect”

Bethany Montgomery, Editor-in-chief   Moving to college from the comfort of home, where meals and a consistent sleep schedule are fairly constant, can be a major adjustment—especially for first-year students. This new adjustment to adult life can leave some students depressed and unorganized, all while dealing with poor eating and sleeping habits. But perhaps theContinue reading “How to deal with homesickness: A student guide”

Olivia Alvord, Staff Writer   According to Forbes, “research shows that about 60 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions — and that more than half, don’t keep them for longer than a few months.” New Year’s resolutions seem easy until the new year actually starts– then it’s all downhill. Whether it be from lackContinue reading “How stay on top of those New Year’s resolutions”