Since the start of this semester, I have been drinking juice at most once a week. It’s hard, and here’s why: We were talking in class the other day about aphids, which are sap-sucking insects that basically drink sugar water…
Bell Let’s Talk: Building a Support Network on Campus
I have a super power. When I’m a part of a group chat with more than four people, if I say something, the conversation immediately stops. Sometimes for two months (not an exaggeration). I wish I were kidding. Perhaps it’s…
Crossing the Street and Other Extreme Sports
It is cold and icy. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get going. With the recent snowfall, there’s been a lot of stuff going around about staying safe in the winter. Warm clothes, walking carefully so as…
Gym Jam: A Nervous Person’s Perspective of St. George’s Gyms
I make no secret about not really enjoying public spaces- there are so many people, it can be pretty loud, and I find it pretty overwhelming. I seriously value my alone time. However, I also love running. It’s a great…
Weekly Worries: Will I Still Fit In With My High School Friends?
Now that exam season is coming to an end, winter holidays are fast approaching. Some people choose to spend the time relaxing around the city, while others visit family and friends. I am one of the latter- every year, I’ve…
The Social Event That Is an All-Nighter
Before I get into things, it’s important to read this poem by Dennis Lee and understand how thoroughly I relate to it: Sometimes my mind is crazy Sometimes my mind is dumb Sometimes it sings like angel wings And beeps…
You Can’t Spell “Group Project” Without “Group”
Midterms. Alright, enough talk of midterms. Let’s talk about something way more terrifying. That’s right. Group projects. For a fair number of us, the end of October isn’t just scary because of Halloween- it’s the…
Maintaining Healthy Habits During Reading Week
If you found yourself at any of the club fairs or orientation events during the first few weeks of classes in September, you probably have laid your hands on one of the 3½ Things pamphlets put together by the Health…
Halloween Survival Kit (What to Do When Attacked By Zombies)
Halloween is today, my friends, which means it’s time for some last-minute prep before doing whatever super cool, super spooky things you may have planned. As a lover of all things candy, I’ve put together a little list of things…
Avoiding the Dreaded Freshman 15
Ah, the famous freshman 15. Sometimes seen as a myth or a joke, and sometimes seen as a prerequisite to university, gaining weight in first year was definitely on my mind when my schoolwork started to pick up. I knew…