Seeing that Halloween is tomorrow, it seems fitting to talk about all things spooky. To prepare, I have been reading and watching lots of scary content. Here is a list of some wonderfully haunting films and books to get in the holiday spirit! 1.The Haunting, Netflix anthology series If you love intense and detailed stories…… Read more »
Month: October 2020
The Vote: PACE and the Big Ten Voting Challenge
Hi all! My name is Ana Caballero, and I am currently a senior at IU’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and International Studies with a minor in Spanish. This semester I have had the privilege to work with the PACE (Political and Civic Engagement) Department…… Read more »
Need a Boost? Ways to Stay Positive During the Pandemic
When the campus shut down last year and everyone was sent home, I thought that maybe I would finally be able to take a little bit of a breather from the stressful academic semester… I was completely wrong. The semester became more stressful, and it felt like the scary news of the Coronavirus would never…… Read more »
What We Do in the Shadows
If you’re in need of a spooky pick-me-up, look no further: FX’s vampire mockumentary series, What We Do in the Shadows, has got you covered. Not to be confused with the 2014 movie of the same name, this series has two ten-episode seasons to date, and it follows the hijinks of four Staten Island vampires…… Read more »
Need a Boost? The Power of Positive Thinking
If you’re like me, you may have noticed that your energy and focus are not quite what they used to be. The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us in ways we could never have predicted. These challenges have sparked rapid changes in the way we live, especially professionally and socially, with many companies offering WFH options…… Read more »
Art in All: Seeing Beauty in the Forgotten
To many, abandoned spaces like the one pictured above would be considered an eyesore. To me, I see a beautiful space that acts as a time capsule for our cultural past. In the past year, I discovered urban exploring videos on YouTube. A lot of the time, these videos tried to amplify the spookiness…… Read more »
The Chalk Art Festival
This week IU hosted its’ first Chalk Art Festival on campus, and it was a great way to showcase the arts outside in the beautiful fall weather. This event was creative, and it provided connection, community, and joy for everyone in that space, which was cool to experience. My favorite aspects of the event were…… Read more »
Maintain Motivation: Manufacture the Environment You Need to Stay Focused
When my brain is at its absolute worst, I find that it’s often the result of the environment I’ve created for myself, and part of keeping myself motivated is creating a work environment for myself that helps me stay on track. 2020 is nothing if not ten years’ worth of news headlines packed into a…… Read more »
Maintain Motivation: Finding Motivation in Transitional Times
Finding motivation can be trying in times of uncertainty, change, and transition. But finding motivation becomes easier when we think about what creates high motivation. Motivation equals your perceived ability to complete a task plus the value you place on the outcome. Using this perspective can help to discover new tips to get some motivation…… Read more »
Maintain Motivation: Take It One Day at a Time
As we constantly remind ourselves of how things could be despite COVID-19, it’s important to take the time to focus on how we can stay organized and motivated during a time like this. Instead of focusing on the negative, we must shine a light on positive aspects in order for happiness and fulfillment to occur…… Read more »