Saturday, June 14


How young adults have softened the perception of plush toy collections

In the 2012 film “Pitch Perfect,” the protagonist Beca walks onto her college campus, Barden University, during move-in to start her freshman year. Beca notices a student transporting several bins of stuffed animals, which fall over on the student’s way to their dorm. Read more...

Photo: Shelves containing different stuffed animal brands including Palm Pals and Squishmallows are pictured. Stuffed animals have become more popular recently among college students because of their collectability and their ability to provide comfort during periods of stress. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


Lifestyle medicine seeks to prevent illness, increase students’ overall health

As a new school year comes around, Bruins begin brainstorming their goals, such as doing better in their classes, making new friends or getting a job. Read more...

Photo: Photos depicting the six pillars of lifestyle medicine are pictured. The pillars include social connection, nutrition, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, physical activity and restorative sleep. (Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Photo illustration by Helen Quach/Design director.)







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