As the realities of quarantine set in, the loneliness and boredom becomes evident. We lounge around the house, slugging through each day stuck inside. One upside, however, is spending every day receiving affection and love from my dog and cat. Pets are often dreamt of by younger ones, and most parents are reluctant. However, pets make home life active and
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Most people are familiar and up-to-date on popular music today, especially millennials like you and me. We tend to keep a closed mind on our music preferences and strictly pick our playlists. But when we think about it, most of us are only traversing through a sliver of the music accessible to us. Sometimes it can be important to step out of our
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It’s no doubt that North Carolina’s “bipolar” weather, particularly in the Triangle, has intrigued its residents. Frosty snow will cover the roofs of houses one day; warm and sunny weather will prompt outdoor activities the next. The unusual patterns seem to have sparked a question across the state: what’s up with NC’s weather? Well the answer to our puzzling forecast
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Sports terminology has been an established and vital part of sports for a long time; for athletes and sports fans, terminology is a key part of the game. But it can be puzzling, especially to those who are not involved within sports. Fortunately I’ve constructed a thorough, A-Z guide to basic sports terminology and sayings for those who are foreign
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Ever wonder which Disney Princess you’re the most like? Wonder no more and take the quiz here!
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Playing four different sports may sound grueling and awful to some; for Apex High Multi-Sport Athlete, Weston Freiling, it sounds like just another day. This past Monday I interviewed Weston about his different experiences, challenges, and thoughts related to playing three school sports and one club sport. Q: How long have you been active in sports? A: I have been
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Boston vs Carolina: An Unforgettable Game The very first time I was introduced to the exhilarating sport of hockey was during a summer night when my dad forced me to watch a Canes game. At first I was incredibly hesitant. But by the third period I was on the edge of my seat, my fists clenched, filled with immense amounts
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Sometimes it can be difficult to obtain the Christmas Spirit. Stress is abundant in almost everyone as many families travel, shop, and refrain from just having a good time. One of the best solutions is to spend time with those you love, and what better activity to do than create some tasty cookies together! I have collected some of the
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Neuromusicology: the study which explores how the nervous system reacts to those catchy tunes you were playing this morning. Yes, it has such a potent effect on us that there is a whole branch of science dedicated to the human body and music. In fact musicians have better-connected, more cognitively flexible, and overall larger brains. Not only is there a
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Whether we are fond of them or not, sports are all around us. They are a part of popular culture; billions of people watch them and millions play them. Team sports are especially common nowadays and are a great outlet for millenials to unwind and have fun. However, 70% of kids stop playing team sports by the age of thirteen.
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