Finding Balance Before You Burnout
by Stacey Kern
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Behind Megxit: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Recoil from the Royal Family
The British royal family has long captivated the world with the air of class, mystery, and power. In recent decades, journalists have released numerous first-hand accounts that expose a darker side of this powerful legacy. It’s 2021, and the England that Queen Elizabeth II now reins over is starkly different from the one she knew…
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The Strip District Essentials
Local Pittsburgh Gems Enduring winter months in Pittsburgh, PA often reveals new levels of seasonal depression that people living in sunnier climates have never experienced. Being a Pittsburgh native, I am beyond envious of these people! When the dreary weather departs and serotonin levels rise again, fueled by occasional glimpses of the sun, I put…
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How Twitch Streaming Fights Quarantine Loneliness
An account of the growth of live-streaming site, Twitch, and how its content provides opportunities of social interaction, positivity and creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID Challenges Pitt’s Sense of Community
January 2020: Spring Semester begins at Pitt. Underclassmen are settling into campus life. They are getting a feel for Oakland and what it has to offer, finding clubs and organizations that are a good fit and generally finding their place in the Pitt community. Upperclassmen are back in their comfort zone. They are starting clubs and running organizations and setting the tone for the Pitt community overall.
Then the pandemic. Everything changes and the community shuts down.
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Dealing with Memory Loss? The Source Could Be Unexpected
We often hear about the ways food affects our bodies, but mainly in relation to our physical health. Various food companies tout health-related benefits to their products, such as increased energy, lowered cholesterol, and fat loss. Lots of advice exists on how to keep our bodies in top shape. Typically when something is physically wrong…
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Versatili-tea
According to Chinese legend, in 5732 B.C., Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when a leaf landed in his pot of boiling water. The pleasant scent it created made the Emperor curious enough to try drinking this hot leaf juice. It gave the emperor a warm feeling that inspired his further study of the drink and…
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