OPINION: Get moving!
In an incredibly complicated world, few things are a part of every human's experience. Motivation is not one of those things.
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In an incredibly complicated world, few things are a part of every human's experience. Motivation is not one of those things.
Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of potentially triggering situations, such as hate crimes and antisemitism.
Imagine that by some twist of fate, you instantaneously become famous. Exactly as you are now, just famous. Whether it’s recognition in your field or something you posted, you are now plunged into a new world of flashing lights and attention. For the sake of the argument, let’s say it was something positive, such that people adore you and become desperate to learn more about you.
Over spring break, I did some spring cleaning in my childhood bedroom. While sifting through crumpled Homecoming t-shirts and old stuffed animals, I stumbled upon my cap, gown and cords from graduation. I was immediately taken back to the countless hours of studying and late nights of cramming for tests, the dramatic breakups and fights with friends that once seemed like the end of the world and, of course, graduation.
Suzanne Collins
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In the suburban town where I grew up, the only way to get anywhere was by car. Sure, you could walk if you wanted to, but only some neighborhoods and streets had sidewalks and everything was too far apart. Walking anywhere other than next door became a huge inconvenience. Since coming to Bloomington, I have been amazed at not only the presence of sidewalks but also the public transport system.
The phrase “giving up” doesn't have many positive connotations. In a world inundated with “live laugh love” kitchen decor and a litany of other positive expressions, giving up is often poised as a bad thing. In this way, “giving up” becomes synonymous with words like failure, defeat, and surrender.
Are you an Eclectic Grandpa? With your chunky Doc Martens and thrifted vintage sweater? It's from Shein, but no one would know just by looking at it, right? What about a Pink Pilates Princess? With the latest matching Alo set and pink ribbon bows tied to each side of your brand-new pink Apple AirPod Max headphones?
When I was sixteen, I walked through the front door of my house with a tree. You read that right: a tree. After I lied to my mom about how much it cost, I took the tree upstairs to my room, where it blended in nicely with what the rest of my family referred to as my “jungle.”
If your upbringing was anything like mine, any minor health issue brought to your parents' attention was promptly linked to the closest electronic device. Though they may have mistakenly connected our stomach aches to screen time, their intuition wasn't entirely off base. Our parents were onto something with the long-term consequences of constant digital connection.
The first time I remember becoming conscious of the concept of “basic” was 2019; it was the age of the VSCO girls.
In Taylor Swift’s victory lap interview for Time’s 2023 Person of the Year, she reflects on the wild success of her Eras Tour and everything it took to get there. In this interview, Swift acknowledges that Hollywood, the music industry and other forms of mass media are finally taking girlhood and women's interests seriously. She also has her theories as to why.
If your family is anything like mine, every Christmas, your parents inevitably put the entire family on the couch to watch a Christmas movie. Every family has their tradition — ours is watching the 1946 “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The black-and-white version, of course.
In the tapestry of a thriving community, civic engagement stands as the thread weaving individuals into a collective fabric of progress and resilience. At the heart of this engagement lies the cornerstone of democracy: voting.
It is no secret that modern architecture has become a drag in comparison to buildings of old. One would think with advanced technology, creating more intricate and interesting designs would be easier and more common. However, recent years have proven the opposite is true.