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Anatomy Fashion Show review

By Joey Earley | Executive Editor Variant had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the Anatomy Fashion Show this year, which took...

Everything Remembered: A journey of personal storytelling

Abby Lindley, PR Director “It’s a pleasure to share one’s memories. Everything remembered is dear, endearing, touching, precious. At...

Curology College Ambassador Program

By Ashley Formani Curology and its College Ambassador Program are super excited to share an great opportunity for college students to get...

The Reality of Addiction: Brain Changes

By: Taylor Strnad As a child, it was hard to understand why my mother drank so much. I always thought, “Why won’t she just stop?” As I...

New Year’s Resolutions

By: Sarah Osterle, Blogger A new year brings new fashion, new trends, new music and especially new year resolutions. Typically when...

How To Stay Positive In The New Year

By: Emily Squance, Blog Projects Assistant Let’s be real, the past two years have been nothing short of chaotic and eventful-to say the...

The Pattern of Demanding Expectations for Women

Image by Madison Kopp By Olivia Szmania, Blogger Body dysmorphia and impossible body standards are prospering. As I have grown up and...

Moon Phases and What They Mean for You

Image from NASA.gov By Sarah Osterle, Blogger To us, the moon is a small bright circle in the sky that is really only seen at night but...

The Impact of Online Classes on Students Mental Health

Image by Madison Kopp By Anna Birk, Copy Editor Now that students have moved into the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University has...

7 Spring Cleaning Tips

By Emily Squance, Blogger Spring cleaning is a tradition that partially originated in the 1800s when cleaning was a necessity due to...

Here’s the Tea on the Benefits of Tea

By Jordan Schmitt, Head of PR Illustration and photos by Jordan Schmitt One of the most soothing beverages — whether you’re sick or just...

A History of Hysteria in Women’s Mental Health

By Madison Kopp, Writer Imagine waking up one morning with flu-like symptoms; feeling ill, you head to the hospital where the doctors...

On the Subject of Food Freedom During the Holidays: Q&A With Jennifer Rollin

Photo from theeatingdisordercenter.com By Grace Dearing, Web Editor With holiday gatherings largely centered around meals, this time of...

What Is Daylight Saving And How to Survive It

By Gabriella Hayes, Associate Editor When warm summer nights become cold, and when it begins getting dark outside at 8 p.m., our brains...

3 Ways to Prioritize Yourself

Illustration by Macey Elder By Grace Dearing, Web Editor As a college student, I’ve seen first-hand how easy it can be to get wrapped up...

5 Tips to Avoid Technology Burnout

By Emily Squance, Blogger Technology has created jobs, kick-started businesses and even improved education for many students. It has...

Chloe Ting Offers Free & Effective At-Home Workouts

Photo by Patricia Porter By Maya Meade, Blogger Since March, many people have been starting new workout trends as a way to stay active at...

4 Must-Have Products For Healthy & Glowing Hair

By Renata Wiese-Garcia, Blogger No matter your hair color, texture or length, everyone has one specific goal: to have healthy, manageable...

What is a Love Language & Why is it Important?

By Grace Dearing, Web Editor Similar to the enneagram and Myers-Briggs personality types, you’ve probably seen the term “love language”...

5 Essential Products to Elevate Your Skincare Routine

By Renata Wiese-Garcia, Blogger The world of skincare can be confusing to many. How your skin looks is not only a result of your DNA, but...

The Toxicity of Diet Culture

By Kennedy Rose, Blogger Diet culture is a way of thinking that prioritizes weight, shape and size rather than health. It is the “If I...

What is an Enneagram And Why is it Important?

By Grace Dearing, Web Editor We’ve all taken some sort of personality test before. Whether it was in high school while trying to find the...

What is the Myers-Briggs Personality Test & Why is it Important?

BY GRACE DEARING, WEB EDITOR If you’ve ever been involved in a leadership team, chances are you’ve taken the Myers-Briggs personality...

5 At-home Workouts We Can’t Get Enough Of

BY GRACE DEARING, WEB EDITOR Although the governor has allowed gyms to reopen in Ohio, we’re still a bit hesitant to be around so many...

How Getting My Emotional Support Animal Changed My Life

By Olivia Addis, Blogger One of the hardest things I had to do when I left for college was say goodbye to my family and my family dog....

The Hype Over Hypnosis

By Jordan Schmitt, Lifestyle Editor We all probably associate hypnosis with a magic show portrayal; someone from the audience is randomly...

Déjà Vu: How it Works

By Lily Roby, Features Editor Déjà vu—it’s happened to us all. Directly translating from French to “already seen,” déjà vu refers to the...

5 Healthy Habits to Adopt in College

By Ellie Roberto, Entertainment Editor Whether you’re a first-year college student or a soon-to-be graduate, taking care of yourself...

14 Eco-Friendly Brands and Products for Sustainability

By Jordan Schmitt, Lifestyle Editor As the conversation surrounding climate change continues to be a hot topic, sustainable brands are...

How to Practice Viewing Your Aura

By Rylie Miller, Blogger The presence of auras has been radiating around humans, animals and plants for quite some time. The first...