By Allie DeLay The countdown begins, 30 days till the most important week of a college student’s life, and no I’m not referring to finals. I’m talking about a full week of sun-kissed glory, a week without sitting through any lectures, picking up a pen, or writing one blessed note. If you haven’t already figured … Continue reading »
By Allie DeLay This past week, I moved back to Amherst, which meant I was back on my so called “college budget” (aka the one where college kids let their laundry baskets over flow and keep the heat at a comfortable 60 degrees) but I wasn’t going to let my move or bank account restrictions … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin It’s all a little surreal. College is over, I am not moving back to Amherst and I have finally moved into my post-college apartment. Post-college… after college… college is over… fin… the end. I promise, I’ll stop writing about this some day. I’ll also stop talking about how you should stay in … Continue reading »
By Erica Poirier As spring break approaches, many of us are trying to get the ‘ideal’ body. Our new year’s resolutions were to go to the gym everyday and diet like crazy, but who wants this kind of lifestyle? And what is this ‘ideal’ body that all of us are trying to achieve, anyways? Just … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin Article 1: Love to sweat, live to sweat Article 2: Love to sweat, live to sweat: Your exercise routine Article 3: You’re reading it. ;) If your focus is to lose weight, cardio is most important. So, why lift? Well, strength training will improve your cardiovascular abilities and get you looking toned. Make time … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin We talked about this is my last article (Love to sweat, live to sweat), spring break is right around the corner. I want you all to look and feel amazing when you slip into your bikinis, hit the slopes or slave away at work during our week off in March. By spring break, … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin All right, ladies, we are half way between New Year’s and spring break. Yeah, I said it… SPRING BREAK. Some of the dedicated few are still working on those fitness related resolutions (keep up the good work!), others have ditched their resolutions and are focusing in on spring break looming in the … Continue reading »
View this article on Her Campus! By Emily McLaughlin Really, it’s time for some crunches. I know that you have four finals to take, two 15-page research papers to finish by the end of the semester and a group project that is driving you insane (and if you don’t, I’m extremely envious). Put all of … Continue reading »
By Lauren Duffy If you’re looking to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to remember that common phrase: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Eating breakfast has proven to be a reason for better weight-loss results, more energized people, and less hungry people, so it is important to incorporate breakfast into your … Continue reading »
By Lauren Duffy When we think of the UMass Dining Commons, we commonly think of the pizza station, the main line, the salads, the pastas, etc. But each dining common has a little station that most of us seem to forget about: the soup station. All four of the Dining Commons have one, and they … Continue reading »
