Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer I have a complicated relationship with wellness. As a concept, it can be an excellent tool for people to finally start caring for themselves and focusing more on their overall health. As an industry, however, it is full of money-grubbing grifters who make people obsess about their health and feel bad about themselves. And it’s very easy for you to be … Continue reading Engaging in Wellness with a Skeptical Mind

Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer Multitasking is one of the most highly coveted skills in the world today. Most people try to do several things simultaneously rather than one thing at a time. You’ll typically find me trying to do at least five things simultaneously. On average, I have 10 tabs open on my laptop (13 at the time of writing this), all of which pertain … Continue reading The Master Multitasker: A Tired Narrative

Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer Many esteemed and widely recognized colleges recently announced that they would no longer require students to take the standardized tests known as ACT and SAT. Undoubtedly, the pandemic had a role in the downfall of these tests as it did with a slew of other societal customs and institutions. However, upon further inspection, the ACT and SAT were built on a … Continue reading Abolish the SATs and ACTs

By Zavia Pittman Staff Writer If you grew up going to church, you are probably familiar with fasting. Many of the world’s prevalent religions implement fasting as a part of their religious practice. Usually, fasting involves abstaining from food or water to focus on and grow in your faith. To that end, I often see people partaking in a fast when they are at their … Continue reading Dopamine Detox: A Helpful Fast