By: Emily Young MA ‘16

Have you never been to Coachella, Stagecoach, Austin City Limits, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Burning Man, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, etc? You are not alone. Hi I’m Emily, age 22, and I am a summer concert newbie, unless, if you count Air and Style, but that’s the minor leagues. I’m talking the real deal: multiple days, huge headliners everyone has heard of, and ticket prices that will break your heart and wallet.

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

High-fructose corn syrup, fructose, fruit juice concentrates, honey, syrup, corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose…. These are all fancy synonyms for an ingredient we all know too well: sugar. Gatorade, Snapple, soda and fruit juices all contain one or more of the previous empty-calorie sweeteners. Drinking too many sugary drinks can contribute to being overweight or obese as well as a variety of other adverse health effects. It’s addictive, bad for your teeth, has no nutritional value, can lead to diabetes and raises your cholesterol. If you’re looking for a quick way to cut calories or if you’re trying to spruce up your diet, cut out these beverages and substitute it with water.