We sat down with Equal Time editor Sophie Schlosser and asked her everything. Some of the questions have been edited for brevity and clarity. Equal Time: What did your parents say when you brought up that you wanted a breast reduction? Sophie Schlosser: So I was in Hawaii with my family for spring break and […]
Health & Fitness
The Futile Fight to Be Thin
Don’t tell the DMV, but I lied on my driver’s license. No, I didn’t lie about my birthday to get into bars, and no, that’s really how you spell my name. This is a big secret, so you have to promise that this will stay between you and me… I’m not 135 pounds. I’m closer […]
Top 10 Spring Break Exercises That Won’t Even Feel Like Working Out
With Spring Break coming up, all anyone can think about is fun in the sun. You’ve worked hard to prepare for this vacation, and it might be tempting to spend all day by the pool, soaking up sun. But, there are a lot of benefits to sticking with exercise on vacation. I spoke with Kevin […]
Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands
Breaking down the illness that’s sweeping the nation: the coronavirus. The coronavirus has taken over Twitter moments, university emails, and national headlines. What started as an international issue, has spread like wildfire in the United States. With non-stop chatter on the quad about whether or not classes will be cancelled after spring break, we decided […]
Anxious? There’s an App for That
Modern stressors require modern solutions. Feeling overwhelmed is basically in a college student’s job description. Juggling classes, a social life, and extracurriculars while attempting to get enough exercise and sleep is almost an impossible task—not to mention the stress of an impending graduation and subsequent catapulting into the “real world.” So, how do you cope? […]
Are protein-packed veggie puffs *really* healthy?
By: Megan Falk Puffed snacks have long been synonymous with the vibrant, tangy cheddar spheres that stained your fingertips orange, during after-school picnics and soiled your pajamas at fifth-grade slumber parties. The excessive salt content inevitably brought stomach pains and regret, and the beloved munchie slowly slipped out of your life. But thankfully, as you […]
Snacking Healthy in the Dorm Room
By: Amelia Fischer – Bundled in the average college student’s snack bin is a box of Cheezit’s, a sleeve of Ritz Crackers, and maybe a jar of Nutella. While scrolling through Amazon Pantry, these were surely the best sounding options at the time, but these highly saturated snacks are detrimental to a college student’s health. […]
Small Switches that Lead to Big Changes in Your Body
By: Jenna Satell – Getting healthy doesn’t have to be hard. Here are five small changes you can make in your everyday life that will have you feeling stronger and energized. Keep your coffee simple Your morning latte or macchiato might not seem to make a difference in your body, but it does. Coffee alone […]
Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping Plan for College Students
By: Jenna Satell – The dining hall days are over. When you realize that ramen for dinner every night just isn’t cutting it, it’s time to go grocery shopping. If you’re stuck between wanting to eat healthier and wanting to spend as little as possible, fear not. Here are four tips to healthy grocery shopping […]
How to Get Over Your Gym-timidation
By: Jenna Satell – As holiday season approaches rapidly, you decide it’s probably time to finally hit to the gym. . . for the first time this semester. The thought of muscly guys dripping sweat everywhere in the weight room is daunting to say the least, and finding an open treadmill? Forget about it. The […]