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MCL Feature: The Weather is No Bueno for Mis Outfits

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Before coming here, I was told that Tennessee is a hot place. So, me being the trusting person I am, believed them. You can only imagine my surprise when the temperature dropped like 50 degrees within the span of 24 hours. Not to mention I only have like one jacket and one pair of pants that don’t have any rips. However, at least I wore some of my favorite outfits literally the week before the temperature change. So, just keep in mind that if you see me around campus wearing the same jacket and jean combo, I promise I don’t always dress like that. Just wait for the temperature to increase PLEASEEE. Well now that I am done rambling here are a few of the pictures I chose, enjoy! (Also don’t mind my inability to take pictures I’m working on it lol)

MCL Top 5 – Top 5 Ways to Cope with the Cold Weather

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One day it was a beautiful 75 degrees here at Vanderbilt and the next it was bitterly cold with a high of 40 degrees. Although I’m from California, which might make me one of the least qualified people on campus to present ways to deal with the cold, here is a list of my top 5 ways I’ve attempted to cope with the sudden drop in temperature.

  1. Planning fun activities for Thanksgiving and Winter Break

As the weather gets colder we are also getting closer to Thanksgiving and Winter Break. I’m excited to go home for the first time since arriving in Nashville in August and planning fun activities with friends and family has helped me to see the upside in the arrival of winter!

  1. Taking advantage of the Vandy Vans 

Living on Commons means getting used to long walks from main campus during the day, but at night, remember to take advantage of the Vandy Vans! The Vandy Ride service runs from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m daily, with pick-up spots all over campus, including one by Hank with easy access to most of the freshman dorms. If you download the DoubleMap app you can track the location of the Vandy Vans to minimize time spent waiting outside in the cold for the bus to come by.  

  1. Trying the seasonal Starbucks drinks

On November 2nd, right about when the warm weather left Nashville, Starbucks announced the return of their seasonal drinks and food. With options including the Peppermint Mocha, the Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, or the Iced Sugar Cookie almond milk Latte, there is no shortage of choices for festive drinks to help warm up.

  1. Appreciating the brighter mornings

Saying goodbye to the sun at around 4:30 p.m. every day since daylight savings last week has been a difficult adjustment, especially as the weather suddenly got much colder. However, there is an upside to daylight savings time, which is that it is brighter in the morning again. On days when I have to wake up early, I’m grateful that it’s not dark outside. 

  1. Listening to festive music 

Looking ahead to the holiday season is a great way to appreciate the cold! Spotify and Apple music both have great holiday playlists to listen to on the walk to classes that can help to distract from the morning chill in the air. 

The Fresh Fizz: A Biweekly Review

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Step aside Yik Yak, there’s a new hottie in the villa… Fizz made its debut on campus a couple of weeks ago when they dispatched their ambassadors to give out merch and honey-glazed donuts to advertise the new app that resembles its predecessor, Yik Yak, in its anonymous posting and geographic feed filtering. Fizz was created by Stanford students who launched the project on their campus for proof of concept, convincing 80% of their student body to download and use the app, before scaling to multiple universities after closing a seed funding round.

Okay enough talk, let’s get to the fizz:

Sorry to break it to y’all… but it’s November already. One more month of school then it’s finals season. What is even happening anymore?

Anyways, has anyone been getting a lot of VU Alerts lately? It kinda makes me feel special to know they care until I remember that they send the same emails and voicemails to literally everyone else. But yeah, it’s lowkey giving GTA vibes (not really though, referencing another Fizz iykyk). Robbery at noon (yeah, weird) on 21st on a Thursday. Bizarre. Speaking of 21st, typical “I miss Wesley” post incoming.

The Melodores performed at Sarratt Cinema on Friday night, garnering mixed reviews from the audience. Several conversations have also been brought up about the discrepancy in funding and support for the performing arts groups on campus vs. the athletic teams. And here’s some alleged, unconfirmed goss about some Melo-shenanigans sprinkled in.

Next up: one of the biggest topics of discussion on campus right now is… drum rolls please… registration season! This anxiety-inducing process is upon us now, and everyone is freaking out about making decisions about their future 

Ending on a more positive note: these are your reminders to get out there, touch some grass, and appreciate life. 🙂

MCL Quiz: Guessing Your Favorite Study Spot

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We all need a good place to study for exams, and what better place than Central Library? Or Stevenson? Perhaps Sarratt? This quiz uses your likes and dislikes to predict your go-to study spot. Try it out to see if the algorithm knows you well :0

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Vivid Showcase: K-pop for dummies!

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Ever wonder what it would feel like to light it up like Dynamite? Or perhaps have that Gangnam style? Well, you’re in the right place. The Vivid K-pop dance team is proud to present their annual fall showcase themed: K-pop for dummies!

No matter how little or how much you know about the genre, ALL are welcomed to enjoy an evening of performances that may or may not make your heart Bboom Bboom! Some of the categories include iconic debuts, B-sides, and…. you’ll have to wait to find out! In the meantime, enjoy some concept photos and a little sneak peek. Hurry and get your tickets! You do NOT want to miss out!!!!!!!!

p.s. Get ready for a Heart Attack 🙂

Don’t be a DUMB DUMB, join Vivid for a night of fun! (I’m also in it 😀 !! )