Katie Shafsky

13 Articles

Your official finals guide: 5 tips to keep you sane

By Katie Shafsky -

It’s finals week, a time when it’s easier than ever to lose sight of your goals and be shaded from the light at the end of the tunnel. Surviving finals without having a complete meltdown is possible, believe it or not, and Release is here to help you do it. 1. Schedule your time —...

Hot summer fashion trends

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Summer is almost here, and choosing what to wear can be incredibly stressful. The shift from layers of shirts, coats and scarves to a top and pair of shorts can make it difficult to make a statement. Luckily, designers are all about the statement this season, making a basic tank a thing of the past....

The 6 rules of floorcest

By Katie Shafsky and Chelsea Desruisseaux -

he first people you meet in college are the ones who live on your floor, so it’s not uncommon for them to be the first ones you hook up with.

Healthy food at the Nite Owl? No, you’re not drunk

By Katie Shafsky, Michele Quiles and Chelsea Desruisseaux -

The Nite Owl now offers new (still expensive) healthy (kind of) options, including more vegetarian dishes. These specialized dishes are for those who are health conscious and want to avoid dangerous late-night snacking.

Microwave advice for the cooking-impaired

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Today, creative and delicious microwavable recipes are popping up everywhere. Preparing these meals in mugs, especially, is growing in popularity.

The hottest news anchors on television today

By Katie Shafsky -

With tragic stories and heartwarming tales, one never knows what turning on the news will bring. Thankfully, there are some network anchors who are just physically attractive, so, really, no matter what the news is, even in times of great tragedy, it’s good news.

Sick of being sick? We’re here for you

By Katie Shafsky -

Being sick can be tough, and being sick without your mom catering to your every whim can be even tougher. But don’t fret! Here is a four-point plan to help you get and stay healthy, and even have a bit of fun along the way. 1. Whine. A lot. Because let’s be real, what fun...

Our take on the real Harlem Shake

By Katie Shafsky and Katie Kravat -

The “Harlem Shake,” the viral craze that has swept the nation, has attracted passionate followers as well as confused spectators. With such excited and perplexed voices chiming in on the conversation, it begs the question: what is the real “Harlem Shake?” The original “Harlem Shake” was known as the “albee,” named after “Al B,” a...