Rilibertos is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience. If you have never eaten at a Mexican grandmothers house, this is the place for you. It is a mom and pop shop to the max, where you scoop your own salsas and grab little cups of cucumbers, radishes and jalapeño carrots. When you first walk in you will be immediately confused by the mirrors on the wall that will make you think the restaurant is… Read more
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How To: Overcome Homesickness
It’s that time of year folks… the seasons are changing and with them, so are our lives (bear with me). We are five weeks into the semester and the excitement of the beginning of the year is slowly fading away as we are getting into our first little “trough.” Translation: Things are getting real. Tests, projects, meetings, assignments, essays… it’s all happening at once. This is a time where many of us begin to miss the comfort… Read more
Exploring Flagstaff: Hiking Humphreys
Flagstaff has an array of amazing hikes, from short and easy to steep and challenging. Humphrey’s Peak is one of the highest points in Arizona and tends to be one of the more challenging ones.
Despite it being a tough climb, Humphrey’s is arguably one of the most rewarding hikes that Flagstaff has to offer. The view you are greeted with when you reach the summit is a vast panorama of beautiful landmarks; these include… Read more
Freshman Dorm Essentials #1
Moving into a dorm for the first time always seems to be a little stressful, Sharing a room with someone new, meeting new people in your hall, and probably the biggest stressor of all, knowing what is most necessary and what is not. My goal is to help you make sure you have all the essentials so that your dorm stays practical and up to trend as the year goes along.
This week I want… Read more
Train Your Brain Tuesdays: Meditation
We all know the importance of physical exercise but not many realize the significance of mental exercise. Our brains need TLC just like our biceps and quads do. The ability to further grow and expand your brain powers is beneficial in everyday life. Training your brain can improve your memory, critical thinking skills, boost creativity, be in better moods, and many, many more! The first brain training activity we will utilize is meditation!
Meditation?? Yes, Meditation!… Read more
Reducing your Environmental Footprint
Have you ever wondered what you can do to help the environment? Or felt like your contribution will not make a difference? Well in this blog I am going to show you different ways you can reduce your footprint!
Here are 5 ways you can do it:
- Bring your own bottle and straw – Bringing a bottle is one of the easiest things to do, and it has multiple uses. You can use… Read more