“Obviously you don’t know who people are, but that really allows people to be authentic and kind of bond together over a lot of things,” Valentine said.
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Homemade on the Heights: Banana Zucchini Muffins
Nothing says a delicious snack on the go quite like banana bread, muffins, and … zucchini? As weird as it sounds, adding zucchini to your typical muffin batter adds both nutrients and moisture to the bake. Its flavor is so mild, you can’t even taste it once it’s mixed in! To top it all off, who doesn’t like banana bread? Either as a quick breakfast, between-class snack, or late-night dessert, these tasty muffins are sure to satisfy even the pickiest veggie eater.
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Breaking out of the Bubble: A Guide to the Best Coffee Study Spots in Boston
To save you time and effort from searching for a study spot off campus, here are a few places around Boston that will give you a change of scenery, as well as the perfect environment to help you focus on your work.
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Reachable Real Estate: Sturdivant Advances Affordability in Housing Market
“There are a lot of people who are still struggling and who will continue to struggle because affordable housing as a practice doesn’t necessarily serve them yet, and that is gut wrenching,” Sturdivant said. “And I appreciate that because I worked on both sides, and because I come from a family that wouldn’t necessarily be able to even afford some of the affordable housing projects that I work on.”
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Maximizing Your Last Month of Freshman Year
With just around one month left until the end of the semester, you might be wondering about how to make the most out of the short time we have before summer vacation. Here are some of my tips on how to finish the semester strong and a few ways to make the most of the remaining time on campus.
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Campus Cocktails: A Roam Through Rome’s Best Cocktails
My trip to Rome was defined by taking in the world-famous ruins, eating more pasta than a human should in a year, and indulging in delicious cocktails and wine. Is my bank account completely done for? Yes. Would I do it all again in a heartbeat? Absolutely. If you’re looking for a slight taste of Italy, or Europe for that matter, give any of these drinks a shot this weekend.
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Homemade on the Heights: Vegan Hearty, Healthy Breakfast Cookies
You can never go wrong with a cookie, especially one this easy to make! Whether you’ve just slept in too late to grab some oatmeal before your 9 a.m. or forgot to restock your supply of granola bars, these fast and healthy breakfast cookies are always great to keep around. With easy substitutes and only…
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Beating Burnout 101: How To Deal With End of Semester Stress
Given my long history with burnout, I hope to give you some of my tips and tricks to break free from this toxic relationship, especially as the end of the semester approaches. I’ve found that these have helped me deal with the emotional—and sometimes physical—stress of finals season and its good friend burnout.
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Flex at the Plex: Gym Culture and Workout Trends
The gym caters to a broad range of people, each seeking their own unique goals. Nonetheless, the gym is an opportunity to improve both your physical well-being and your mental well-being. Aside from physical exercise, the gym also serves as a shrine for reflection. As we exercise, we look at ourselves in the mirror, we look at others, we look at the ground, and, at times, we may even close our eyes and look at nothing.
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Passion for Fashion: Nassif Highlights Students’ Looks on Instagram
“I just wanted to be as inclusive as possible,” Nassif said. “Because I don’t know who you are when I approach you, that makes me feel like I’m doing it to the best of my ability. It’s not my friends and their outfits. It’s literally just people I see walking around.”
