Anna Birk, Executive Editor Image from Cleveland.com Cierra Boyd Cierra Boyd was one of the founders of The Scene magazine at Ohio University. Today, that magazine has become the first mass-print fashion magazine on campus and is known as VARIANT. Boyd has gone on to create a sustainable fashion brand with nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram. She has styled celebrities such as Cardi B and been featured on HBO’s show, The Hype . Her fashion brand boasts creativity by creati

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 got older I realized that it wasn’t that simple. Addiction starts differently for everyone. You don’t become addicted to something overnight. For my mom, the risk factors that led to addiction were the stressors of her job, an unhealthy marriage, the COVID-19 pandemic and her only daughter away at school. It was too much for her to cope with

By: Sarah Osterle, Blogger A new year brings new fashion, new trends, new music and especially new year resolutions. Typically when people write about their New Year’s resolutions it is some extravagant plan which entails several routines such as; skin care, gym, healthy diet, waking up at 6 a.m. etc, to be “that person.” AKA, a person who lives in a perfect aesthetic way that seems too good to be true. I won’t lie and say that I have made some of these my New Year’s resol

Image by Madison Kopp By Olivia Szmania, Blogger Body dysmorphia and impossible body standards are prospering. As I have grown up and become a young adult, what has unfolded before me has been terrifying. With today’s inspiration being the Kardashians and Instagram influencers, the body expectations have surpassed reality. Girls strive to have a tiny waist, curves, large butt, and large chest. When analyzing popular celebrities and influencers that portray this ideal, it s

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 it actually determines a lot about your upcoming endeavors. The moon relates to our feelings to even the tides of the oceans. Here are what the moon means for you when you glimpse at the lunar sky! Let’s break down the logistics of the moon. There are 4 main phases; new moon, first quarter, full moon, and third quarter. These phases repeat.

Image by Madison Kopp By Anna Birk, Copy Editor Now that students have moved into the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University has returned to a full campus; students sprinting to classes, professors grabbing coffee and every coffee shop packed to the brim. During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University gave students the option to attend in-person, hybrid or fully online classes. This option was given based on a course-enrollment basis, with several classes maintaining

By Emily Squance, Blogger Spring cleaning is a tradition that partially originated in the 1800s when cleaning was a necessity due to homes being covered in soot from the sources of heat homeowners used during the winter. However, as time passed, the tradition became deeply rooted in society. Today, many people use the beginning of spring as an excuse to declutter their homes in an effort to start the season off with clean and organized spaces. Some experts have even said th

By Jordan Schmitt, Head of PR Illustration and photos by Jordan Schmitt One of the most soothing beverages — whether you’re sick or just curling up with a book — is a hot cup of tea. The flavorful, herbal drink is known for its calming effects, but also has a wide range of health benefits. There are many types of tea with their own unique flavor profiles. Whether you’re looking for a jolt of caffeine, or need help winding down from a busy day, there is certainly a type of t

By Emily Squance, Blogger Last fall with Ohio University online, many students weren’t able to come back to campus and unfortunately, Madison Munsell was one of those students. Instead of taking online classes at home in Cleveland, Ohio, she decided to do something that she had always wanted to do; take a spontaneous trip by herself and drive through 13 states, over 10,000 miles, while hiking in four national parks. Photos provided Munsell has always thrived outside surrou

By Madison Kopp, Writer Imagine waking up one morning with flu-like symptoms; feeling ill, you head to the hospital where the doctors diagnose you with hysteria and send you to a mental health facility. Although horrific, this isn’t a made-up scenario. Unfortunately, for many women, this occurred frequently. It wasn’t until the end of the 20th century that doctors began diagnosing women’s mental health conditions correctly instead of branding them with craziness. Female hyst

Photo from theeatingdisordercenter.com By Grace Dearing, Web Editor With holiday gatherings largely centered around meals, this time of year can be incredibly intimidating and nerve-wracking for those who have a history of disordered eating. Jennifer Rollin , MSW, LCSW-C, founder of The Eating Disorder Center shares her tips on how to cope with that environment and support your loved ones: Can you describe what disordered eating is and what it can look like? Sure, disorder

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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...

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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...