Lifestyle

Student debt is becoming an increasingly large issue with 44.2 million Americans with student loan debt, as reported by the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States. Of that 44.2 million, the average monthly student loan payment is around $351. In addition to student debt, students often have various other debts, including credit card payments and car payments. Other common monthly financial

This column is contributed by SNHU's Environmental Club. “How could global warming be real if the weather has been so blah blah blah?” This is a question many environmental scientists are asked on a regular basis. Indeed, global warming is related to climate change, but climate change is much more than that. To explain, it is important to make the distinction between weather and

Very few beverages are more widely consumed and appreciated than coffee. The seemingly mystical properties of this popular beverage are what give many people the energy and motivation they need to embrace the day, yet few are aware of the intricacies or the origins of their favorite pick-me-up. At A&E Coffee and Tea in downtown Manchester, NH, quality and sustainability are of the utmost

During the winter months, the howling winds and the dry cold can make your skin feel tight, dry and itchy. The outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneum, is composed of dead skin cells that are cemented together to form a protective covering over the living skin cells below, according to lydiasarfati.com. When the water content in the stratum corneum evaporates due to dry

It's no secret that attending college is a costly endeavor. In addition to tuition, there is room and board, meal plans and course materials that students must purchase throughout their college journey. Tuition, in particular, takes a major toll on students and their families. The most common way to pay for college tuition is through the use of federal or private loans. Although, there

Studying abroad allows for many new and interesting opportunities for education. Although academics is a large part of studying abroad, students are also excepted to embrace the overall experience which includes the memories made and cultural differences encountered.  Studying abroad provides extensive opportunities beyond the classroom as students are able to make memories and fully embrace the culture in which they live. The various

My study abroad experience was completely based on countdowns. Countdowns until application deadlines, countdowns until flying to Italy, countdowns to fall break and finally countdowns until we go home. In my last 14 days in Florence, Italy, I was counting down every single second until my flight home. My friends would often ask, "Are you not having fun?" or "Do you not like studying

Healthy eating has never been more accessible than it is now, yet the idea that nutritious eating is boring, bland and uninspired remains a commonly-held belief. This may play a role in the failure of countless new year’s resolutions. However, there is a unique little café that is attempting to change people’s perceptions of what healthy eating can be. Restoration Café in downtown Manchester

One can travel the world by following their stomach, but it isn't always kind on the wallet. Traveling to study abroad in another country can be fun and exciting but only after the hassle of moving well pack things there and back. One of the biggest struggles is finding where and what to eat. Japan has some of the most exquisite foods, be it