By Tommy Osborne, March 28 2017 —
With final exams fast approaching — along with other assignments, papers and lab reports — studying plays a prominent role in a student’s life. Healthy study breaks can leave you feeling energized and … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, March 28 2017 —
The mental health awareness revolution means the stereotypes of a student dragging themselves across campus clutching a Tim Hortons cup carries less humour than it once did. Exhausted, unfulfilled students who passively sit … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, March 21 2017 —
The wellness trend dominating Calgary has nurtured a diverse crop of sleek fitness studios across the city. In November 2016, Rumble Boxing studio opened its doors on 17 Ave and I recently had … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, February 28 2017 —
During the majority of my undergraduate degree, I was the student who stayed up until 3:00 a.m. pounding through readings, snacking on whatever was available and tumbling out of bed in a disheveled … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, February 14 2017 —
The sniffling and hacking coughs that echo throughout the halls of the University of Calgary are a sure sign that midterms are approaching. In the flurry of paper writing and studying, it’s easy … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, February 7 2017 —
Hearing about Row 17 — Calgary’s first rowing studio — perked my curiosity, but I never acted on it. As a runner and dancer, I often disregard seated workouts. But last week, that … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, January 31 2017 —
Before going to sleep, most of us are guilty of curling up in bed with our phones to catch up on texts, scrolling through Instagram or creeping our exes on Facebook. Between staring … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, January 24 2017 —
Between sitting for too long, living off double-doubles and Calgary’s inconsistent weather, being a University of Calgary student can be a literal headache. As a consequence we either get used to having those … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, January 17 2017 —
Now that the holidays are over, the charm of waking up to glittering heaps of snow is gone. The extra time needed to bundle up and slick roads can make it difficult to … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, January 10 2016 —
Whether you leap into the new year boasting about your resolution list or nonchalantly deflect the new year’s fixation on “fixing” your life, the winter semester presents an opportunity to start fresh. For … Read the rest
