Lauren ShankChapter 1: Breakfast for TwoI wake up to the soft hum of cars in the street below. I reach for my phone without opening my eyes, but I already know I won’t be able to…10 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankChapter 1There’s something about bookstores that make me feel like I could live a thousand different lives if I really wanted to. Lives that are…6 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankEvery Minute CountsA lot can happen in five minutes. One can ride a roller coaster, send an email, pray, or brush their teeth, twice. A life can be saved in…4 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankThe Flowers That Grow in ParisThere’s nothing to go back to. I keep telling myself this as I sit on the plane waiting for takeoff. The plane is filled with excited…4 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankOne Step Forward, Two Steps BackThere have been very few moments in my twenty-some years of existence where I faced genuine fear over my life: July 17, 2021, was one of…4 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankTill Death Do Us Part No MoreHis fists slam on the dining room table. I’ve never seen his cheeks glow this red.4 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankWhy students choose to hit the gym or why they choose to skip itWith a busy schedule from morning to evening, college students must choose what to prioritize, including whether or not to incorporate…2 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankExercising is not enough to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but becomes sustainable with a…Experiencing the full benefits of physical activity can be achieved by complimenting exercise with a well-balanced diet, as they work…2 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankThrough the lens of a college student: mental and physical health is affected by exerciseIt is to no surprise that the life of a college student is complex. Aside from attending classes, we are confronted with hours of…5 min read·Jul 17, 2022----
Lauren ShankBedford County school board meetingStudents attending Bedford County schools are no longer required to wear masks in school beginning Feb. 1, after board votes to drop mask…2 min read·Jul 17, 2022----