Let’s be honest: most of us hate working out, however fun it claims to be. Yes, even something fun like Zumba can be exhausting. And that’s probably why, when you find a routine that’s easy-ish and works for you, you stick to it for months on end. But whether you’re huffing and puffing at the weight rack or jogging slowly down a grassy path,
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Category: Culture
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Another new year has come and gone, and I’ve made the same resolution as last year, the year before that, the year before that, and — well, you get the picture. But this is definitely going to be the year I find the perfect workout routine and stick to it. Because this year I’m biting the bullet and doing my workouts in the morning. Now, I’m aRead More
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New York City is the classic concrete jungle — characterized by its towering skyscrapers with brick facades and neon signs for color. But even in this awe-inspiring, expansive manmade structure, it’s possible to find a refreshing stretch of nature. No, I’m not talking about Central Park. There’s an equally memorable green space in a moreRead More
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Another year, another Oscars. As awards season draws to a close, speculation is rife on which film will win the prestigious Academy Award. It’s early days yet. Nominations were announced just last month, and we only recently learned that the show will have no host this year. So it’s a bit far-fetched to think we can predict the winners. ButRead More
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It’s that time of the year again — the Oscar nominations are officially out, and that seems to be the only thing people talk about these days. Guesses and predictions about who is going to win what award are everywhere, and the Best Actor category specifically has a lot of buzz surrounding it. Rightly so — it’s one of the most coveted awardRead More
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My first real introduction to the colorful and somewhat absurd world of anime was through a rather bombastic and often cheesy show called ‘Fairy Tail’. I’ve been a fan ever since. You may have heard the word before, courtesy of popular shows such as Pokémon. But for many outside of Japan, it can be an intimidating medium. With so many shows,Read More
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Ah the start of a new year! A time when people have a bunch of memories to look back on and a lot of new ones to look forward to. Many hype up the new year as a fresh start, brimming with new possibilities, but I’m not one of them. After all, changing your life isn’t as easy as changing your calendar. But experience is the best teacher. AndRead More
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As a famous man once sang — “No one man should have all that power”. But a duo as dynamic as that man, Kanye West, and his wife, Kim Kardashian, might just be able to handle it. If you follow the media, you know that the couple packs a powerful punch. Being highly visible in the public eye and at the forefront of pop culture has made them aRead More
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I’ve had an obsession with socks for as far as I can remember. I bet I was the only 11-year-old I knew who had not one, but two drawers dedicated to socks. Peds, ankle-highs, knee-highs, stockings — you name it, I had it. But my obsession got really intense around 8th grade. Back then, I worshipped Matthew Gray Gubler — infamous for wearingRead More
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Christmas is here, and you know what that means — partying with friends and family, eating delicious holiday food, getting presents, and of course, Christmas songs! I don’t know about you but for me, the songs make the holiday! Especially considering the fact that my family doesn’t really celebrate Christmas, and yet, whenever I hear aRead More