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Eliana Pimentel

Has Social Media Ruined Dating?

Has Social Media Ruined Dating?

The magic of meeting someone in the wild and falling head over heels has been replaced by dating apps and social media. In today’s media landscape, it is our responsibility to ensure that we are using social media in a kind and thoughtful way. Social media has become a

How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Mental Health

How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Mental Health

In a consumerism-driven society, being grateful for what you already have is a radical act. There is always something to be thankful for, even in the mundanity of day-to-day life. Some days, we just have to look harder than others. Gratitude is defined as the appreciation of

The Sweet Showdown Between Gummies and Chocolate

The question of what candy is best is old and worn. Today, we’re beating a dead horse and arguing for the two major categories: chocolate versus gummies. Chocolate Is Better, Actually By Aster Rapkoch Halloween has produced some of my most cherished memories. Although the cold nights trick-or-

Five Books You Should Read in College

Five Books You Should Read in College

College can be a time of profound transformation, but that growth depends on exposure to different kinds of people, ideas and experiences. It is important to nurture an understanding and appreciation for perspectives that differ from your own. These are the five books that I believe can help you to

Generative AI is Ruining Our Ability to Think for Ourselves

Generative AI is Ruining Our Ability to Think for Ourselves

ChatGPT has taken college classrooms by storm. Its impact is everywhere — in group projects, our friends’ work and maybe even our own essays. While it may be tempting to let AI do the heavy lifting, we are only cheating ourselves. Our brains were created for thinking, and it should not

We Should All Ditch Our Smartphones

We Should All Ditch Our Smartphones

Smartphones, social media and screen addiction have plagued our society with a lack of presence and empathy. Nowadays, many students find themselves scrolling through their devices just to pass the time — watching Instagram reels while waiting in line or shopping online during class. We are replacing real, human connection with

Is Climate Change Bringing Lyme Disease to Montana?

Is Climate Change Bringing Lyme Disease to Montana?

As global temperatures rise and weather patterns shift, we are seeing more and more changes to our natural world. One example is the appearance of blacklegged ticks — known as deer ticks — in Montana. This species can carry and transmit Lyme disease, a debilitating bacterial infection that can cause lifelong problems