Why we shouldn’t be surprised that 2020 is ‘the bad year’
By Samantha Cynn | December 14, 2020There’s no getting around it. This year has been — to put it lightly — a bad one.
There’s no getting around it. This year has been — to put it lightly — a bad one.
Beyond any complications that may arise from being at home, students also consider how their academic performance is impacted by being away from the physical environment of Grounds.
Growing up watching various teen protagonists who’d glamorously write letters and journals in picturesque scenes — including characters like Mia Thermopolis from “The Princess Diaries” and Elena Gilbert from “The Vampire Diaries” — I was inspired to dabble in the art form myself.
In the grand scheme of things, one bad final is not as big of a deal, especially in an already challenging semester, so take the time to recognize that no matter what happens with your finals, you are still valued and loved.
I know the sun will come out eventually, so for now I’ll do my best to smile upon our grey and empty Grounds.
One of the most pleasant parts of our experiences was the design and setup of the restaurant itself.
As well as taking care of yourself, remember to also look outwards and show your care for others during these next few weeks — we’re almost there.
Remember, we are in the midst of a global pandemic, but there are still ways to give generously in a safe, hygenic way.
4:15 a.m. is not the ideal wakeup time for a college student, especially when you’ve barely received four hours of sleep.
Although it has been a challenging year for everyone, residential colleges have still found creative ways to maintain a sense of community.
Due to decreased socialization, some have decided to provide temporary homes for furry friends.
Nothing will be more depressing than getting stressed over college finals in the same bedroom where your biggest worry used to be what to wear to school the next day.
Good Uncle’s menu is versatile, as it is updated bi-weekly, and flexible to accommodate customers who have dietary preferences, including needing vegan and gluten-free food.
I have always been the type of person to hand write my notes.
We are all entitled to our own opinions — though they are shaped by our experiences — and I recognize that perhaps I am more ready for change than others.
I hope you will remember this — being proficient means you showed up, you tried and you wanted it.
Let’s normalize dipping our fries into milkshakes — frankly, it’s delicious.
Three days into my challenge, I came to the conclusion that living without snacks is just not feasible for me.
Like many people during quarantine, I also began to find comfort in going on walks — with a mask of course — to escape from the dangerous comfort of my room every once in a while.
I urge you to put on your best Thanksgiving sweater or “gobble-til-you-wobble” t-shirts, sit down to watch a football game or two and wallow in the Thanksgiving spirit for a while.