Yoga, a physical, mental and spiritual practice of discipline originating from Northern India over 5,000 years ago, is still relevant in our modern world today! Abby Mercatoris, a current junior at VT discovered her freshman year that yoga can relieve stress and anxiety, enabling her to better manage her thoughts and mind. She was inspired by the benign nature of the practice and decided to become a yoga fitness instructor. She wanted to help promote yoga by not only exercis

If you didn’t know, the term “holidays” come from “holy days”. Examining many popular holidays on closer inspection reveal religious motivations underpinning them. Much of that has diluted and now celebrated days like Valentines, Easter, and Christmas aren’t so strictly religious. In fact, many commonly associated aspects to these days in modern times have little to do with the original traditions and tasks conceived in their origin. As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m sure you w

If you haven’t heard Ariana Grande’s new song, then what have you been doing since Saturday? I am so obsessed and have listened to it at least five times a day since it was released. The lyrics are what I love the most. She gives breakups, what are one of the worst experiences, a positive spin. I have shared the same view when looking at a negative situation. Thinking about what you have learned instead of focusing on the hurt that came from it allows for a healthy coping pro

A Hokie’s Guide to Upcoming Events Kayla Reeves It’s Homecoming Week in Blacksburg and Silhouette has everything you need to know to be prepared for the weekend! This week we highlight all-things Virginia Tech Homecoming. 2018 Virginia Tech Homecoming Concert Burruss Auditorium Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:00 PM Young the Giant is coming to Blacksburg for Homecoming 2018! General public tickets are being sold for $30.00, while student tickets, available for purchase with a Ho

It’s officially November! And in my house, that means the Christmas music has already begun. John Legend came out with a new album and it is very festive. But one of my favorite Christmas albums is by the Pentatonix. They have like three and they are all amazing. Their voices are heavenly and their rendition of “God Rest Ye Gentlemen” feels like cold weather, hot chocolate, blankets, a fire place, and home. There are just so many Christmas albums though, you really shouldn’t