Intricate hand-drawn designs, complex layouts, and elaborate diary pages. Most people have probably seen a bullet journal on some form of social media, whether it’s Instagram, Youtube, or Pinterest. However, though people may lack artistry, they shouldn’t be intimidated. In essence, a bullet journal is the genius, yet trendy, cross between a planner, to-do list,…
Author: Rachel Kahng
Playing the Mental Game
Everyone says that the mental side of sports outweighs the physical side. But frankly, despite being an avid athlete myself, I hadn’t thought much about it. It was only this spring during the varsity soccer season when I truly came to realize the influence of mentality in sports. As a freshman last school year,…
The Rise of Climate Change
With rising temperatures, higher sea-levels, and an increase in natural disasters, it’s impossible to ignore the destructive effects of climate change in the world today. 2016 was our planet’s hottest year, reaching 1.69 degrees higher than the 20th century average. Unfortunately, this change shouldn’t have happened within a mere century; it is clear…
The Future of Fitness
2018 has become the year of glorious breakthroughs in technology, some of which include the iPhone XR, AI, and smart watches. Among these remarkable feats is the rise of fitness technology. Influencing many aspects of our lives, fitness technology has become more sophisticated and personalized than ever. As we ease into 2019, it’s time…
Revelations of a Rookie
The winter sports season is coming to an end, which means basketball games will soon be replaced by those occurring in the spring. It’s now a time for most winter athletes to reminisce about past victories and promise to stick with the diet for the next year. This period is certainly emblematic for myself…
Hoops and Hip Hop: A History
Go onto Youtube and watch a video of 2018’s NBA highlights. There’s a high chance that you will hear songs by Kendrick Lamar and Drake while watching Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, and other basketball stars dominating the court on your screen. And when you hear the same rap songs playing in your very own gym,…
Why Are Millennials So Anxious?
It’s no surprise that millennials are the most anxious generation in history. And, there’s no doubt that although they are living in the convenient age of technology, millennials do have to face issues that past generations have not. A college degree is the new high school degree, but jobs aren’t exactly being distributed freely…
The Modern Day Pioneers of Music
It was freshman orientation day at the University of Michigan when Benj Pasek and Justin Paul met each other for the first time. The two ambitious high school graduates were going to be studying in the musical theater program together as actors, singers, and dancers. Nevertheless, they had no idea that they…
Eating Meat-Free in Meat-Heavy Korea
There’s no doubt that South Korea is a meat-lover’s paradise. The Korean cuisine, regardless of whether you try it in a traditional restaurant or on the streets of Hongdae, is generally based around meat, seafood, and rice. As a result, vegetarianism is not an everyday concept in many regions, and…