By: Savannah Phillips Graduation. While it’s a word that has celebratory roots, it takes on a new, quite terrifying meaning for many college seniors. “College will be the best four years of your life,” everyone tells you. But no one tells you about the all-consuming existential crisis that creeps in as you watch your graduation […]
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Seven Tips to Stop Overthinking and Stay Positive During a Pandemic
By: Juliana Cuadra What if…What would happen if… What if they think… All these phrases have one thing in common: They are only possibilities. If the majority of your thoughts include “what if” statements, you may be overthinking things. I know we all are experiencing some degree of anxiety during this pandemic, and I would […]
Finding Happiness, By the “Happy” Staff
By: Morgan Goldwich When we as the Orange and Blue Magazine staff picked “Happy” to be the theme of our Spring 2020 issue, we knew it would be relevant, but we couldn’t predict just how much so. Our eyes were on a polarized political climate, rising global temperatures, daily hardships faced by our friends, families […]
Top Beauty Brands for Men and Women
By: Christine Guerrero If you are like me, you probably are constantly trying new skincare products and different make-up brands to try and find “the one.” I don’t wear a lot of make-up often, but when I do, I want it to be as natural as possible. My skin is also super important to me, […]
Planting Smiles
By: Victoria Fortier There is a way to keep your home clean, and it doesn’t involve Lysol. It’s something a little more natural. And green. It is plants. More specifically, it’s the adding of indoor plants to your home. I know times have changed. We all are doing things a little differently now. We use […]
Are Rescued Animals Happier?
By: Kayla Price Animals play a huge part in bringing happiness to other people’s lives, but what about their happiness? Those that have been welcomed into a loving home from having nothing seem to appreciate their new life. My family is a big rescue family. We can’t seem to say no to an animal in […]
Why Do Some Songs Make You Smile?
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: […]
Let’s Talk About TikTok
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 […]