Archives - Nadia Pentolino
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The worst weight-loss advice
You shouldn’t need to go on an extreme diet just to lose weight or feel good about yourself, and a lot of weight-loss advice on the Internet can actually be really toxic — or just flat-out stupid.
family
How to survive Thanksgiving with your family
At family gatherings, chaos is not a question of if but when. So how can you survive it?
fraternity
Which sorority recruitment is right for you?
It wasn’t until I saw the Panhellenic Instagram page post about continuous open bidding in the fall that I realized I still had a chance to join a sorority.
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The issue with UR’s Greek life housing
That was when I found out that sororities at UR don’t get houses — only the fraternities do.
gym
The key to your dream workout routine
Ever created a whole workout plan for yourself only to lose that motivation a few days later? If this is you, I feel you.
humor
UR Approved for Tuition Increase
“If I’m lucky, I’ll be paying $100k in tuition by the time I graduate!”
academics
A guide to passing your midterms
Back-to-back exams, 10-page-plus papers, late-night cram sessions on top of the rest of your homework — the dreaded midterm season is finally here.
Dining
UR offers so many amazing dining options
Crunchy on the outside, squishy and wet on the inside! Trust me on this one. The chicken is so good, you’ll be digesting it for days!
consumerism
The truth about Apple
There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing your brand new phone. But in just one year, your phone is already considered outdated.
anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder is not a trend
It could simply be the desire for attention. Whatever the reason, it’s not okay.