Category: Life & Arts
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Dallas faces rise in domestic violence cases during shelter-in-place policies
Following the first wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. and the subsequent period of social distancing, an increase in cases of domestic violence has been observed across the country. In light of that, UTD faculty and staff shared their opinions on resources available through the university for students facing domestic violence. In the three weeks…
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Are you looking after yourself?
The COVID-19 crisis, as well as the eruption of Black Lives Matter protests, have made the world feel on the brink of oblivion. In such challenging times, it can feel nearly impossible to stay motivated, especially for college students who rely on peers, faculty and campus services for mental health support. While it’s normal to…
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Finding novelty at home
20 new activities to try while social distancing Being cooped up in the same place for weeks might start to make any student’s day feel monotonous. Right now, all the time that students could have spent going out and about can instead be spent trying something new. By trying something you’ve never done before, you…
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Lockdown cinnamon rolls
Two UTD students launch a homemade cinnamon roll business Psychology sophomore Mason Kitchens and electrical engineering junior Chase Ferrell are friends and gymnastics teammates who came together to launch a delivery service for homemade cinnamon rolls. Ferrell said their love for cinnamon rolls started in San Antonio, where he and Kitchens visited during a gymnastics…
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Ask Sophie
Advice from one student to another Q: How can I keep a good relationship with my significant other during COVID-19? – Neap Enoch From people in long-distance relationships to married couples living together, it’s safe to say that almost everyone in a romantic relationship is experiencing some level of emotional distress under the current shelter-in-place…
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So close, yet so far
How to stay connected with friends during social distancing Among the major aspects of our daily routine, social interaction has certainly taken a large hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. As students continually adapt their current lifestyles to changing circumstances, a healthy social life is essential for creating a lifestyle that feels normal again. Besides texting…
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Positivi-tees
Senior creates brand of T-shirts with QR codes that prompt comforting stories, funny videos An engineering student aiming to lift moods and brighten days recently launched a business to bring his idea to fruition using T-shirts. Computer engineering senior Bishesh Manandhar sells shirts with graphic designs on the front and QR codes on the back…
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Ask Emily
Advice from one student to another The only thing on the news right now is the novel coronavirus, yet somehow it still feels so surreal. While the news is covering the number of cases and reporting the latest shelter-in-place rulings, individuals are struggling with their mental health. Being locked in your home and only able…
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Game Review: ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
Popular simulation game lets players virtually socialize during stay-at-home orders Video games have a bad rap for ultra-violent gameplay filled with guts, gore and bloody violence. While “DOOM Eternal” did release back in March, a different game released on the same day. I opted for the other game instead, because sometimes, you just want to…
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Helping Hands for Healthy Eating
Students, university step up to support community during pandemic As UTD shelters in place, students have formed a mutual aid group to ensure their peers get the support they need, and university volunteers stepped up to help the local community. International political economy senior Sarah Whipple started a Facebook group called “UT Dallas COVID-19 Mutual…