By: Brooks Bass We all have those songs that we love. The songs that make you feel like you’re on cloud nine. These songs take you back to some of your favorite memories, or there is just something about the chorus that hooks you. But why do these songs make us so happy? One word: […]
By: Julia Collins With everyone cooped up inside during quarantine/social distancing, many have turned to TikTok as a source of entertainment and escapism. TikTok is a video-sharing platform with over 500 million users of all ages across the globe. Videos can be up to one minute long. I recommend TikTok to everyone I meet because […]
By: Kayla Price After a long day at work or classes, all most people can think about is going home and relaxing. One of my favorite ways to do this is with essential oils. Using essential oils is a nice way of having an inexpensive spa night in the luxury of your own home! Orange […]
By: Christine Guerrero Back when cameras were first created, people wanted to capture that exact moment in time. People wanted to keep everything the way it was and how it appeared. Nobody really cared if their hair was messed up, if their makeup looked bad or how they were dressed. They were too excited about […]
By: Morgan Goldwich Whether you live in a communal dorm room, a luxury apartment or one of Gainesville’s many rustic houses, your home should be a place of solitude after a long day. University of Kentucky gerontology professor Graham Rowles notes the strong evidence for people’s mood being influenced by their environment. He said that, […]
By: Savannah Phillips The lights are dim. Relaxing music and a soft, soothing voice are the only noises within ear shot. The voice tells you to focus on your breath and let any other thoughts that don’t serve you fade away. You feel recharged, rejuvenated and ready to live life to the fullest. This might […]
By: Lourdes Hernandez There are countless studies done on the effect music has on the brain. One study conducted by researchers at McGill University found that listening to music does, in fact, cause our brains to release dopamine, generally known as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter! Valerie Salimpoor is a neuroscientist who has studied the effects that […]
By: Katherine Lugo We’ve all come to rely on the benefits of having little ones in the house. Whether it is your kids, your nieces and nephews or your younger siblings, they all serve one true purpose. They are the most efficient excuse to watch Disney movies and shows without feeling too old, out of […]