How students can unplug and relax in nature

By: Ashley Lopez

Between exams, assignments, and extracurriculars, for most students, college can be a very stressful time. That stress can often intensify if work breaks consist of Instagram and TikTok scrolling sessions, given that the overuse of social media and technology may have negative mental consequences.

Students can instead put their devices down and use nature to unwind.

Simply eating a meal outdoors instead of indoors may not sound impactful, but many students find it to be relaxing.

Anya Solomon, sophomore marine biology major, eats a meal outside about two to three times a week.

“I cut down how much I sell a day or cut down the hours, all that stuff that people have multiple people to help them with,” said Colvin. “I've had to just shorten it down to be able to do it as one person."

This experience was made possible by the Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Program, which gives the students the chance to enhance their entrepreneurial skills by running their own on-campus businesses.

Last fall, 14 new businesses were launched, many being food services that bring new options to campus.

Social media hurts

Communication

By: Ana Maria Soto

Living in the 21st century is not without its perks, but it is certainly riddled with downsides— for example, vastly advancing technology and ever-expanding social networks. They may bring us momentary pleasure, but they ultimately hurt us and those around us.