Atlanta Life
What you smoke can say a lot about you
After the introduction of the vape and the Juul, cigarettes are no longer in vogue, with many different options when it comes to picking your next buzz. These come with pros and cons leading many […]
Typecast on Tinder
“Are you submissive?” “Are you one of those Asian girls that likes white men?” These are the kind of messages Angela Besso, a Korean-American student at Georgia State, regularly receives on Tinder. She said she […]
Student launches Latin vegan pop-up restaurant
Rosalia Parra is a student who is making her culinary dream come true and balancing school at the same time. Parra is a vegan, Latin-American fusion chef. Her company is named Maiz y Canela (Corn […]
Cute doggies party in themed costumes
If you were looking for an adorable, fluffy, pet-filled weekend, Doggy Con was the place to be last Saturday, Aug. 18 in Woodruff Park. Just like Dragoncon, there was plenty of cosplay, but instead of […]
Snacks from the Tracks: MARTA markets find success in collaboration
Many students from the suburbs have to develop new habits when coming to the city for school, especially when it comes to buying groceries. But many low-income communities inside the city have been struggling with […]
‘Mentally, I go through hell’: On being queer and Muslim
The LGBTQ community has largely enjoyed mainstream acceptance in the past five years: the majority of Americans (including baby boomers) support same-sex marriage, encompassing over two-thirds of Catholics and Protestants. Republicans’ support for same-sex marriage […]
The on-a-budget bucket list for the rest of summer
The drinks are ice cold, the fireflies are glowing and the heat is sweltering. That’s right, summer is in full swing. Unfortunately, the sweet season of sunshine and tan lines won’t last forever. With August […]
Exercise without a gym membership
Exercise is intimidating. Some people are starting new routines and some long-time athletes are adjusting theirs for summer. There can be so many factors, equipment, moving parts and obstacles, that it is easy to become […]
Shoutout to all the Pairs
Sneakers have been a fascination of popular culture for decades, from the enigmatic Adidas Superstar and the Louis Vuitton x Kanye West Don, the humble Chuck Taylor to the infamous Rick Owen’s Runner. Many debate […]