Social studies teacher Ilsa Tinkelman didn’t expect dating advice when she began her career in teaching. When Tinkelman subbed for social studies teacher Matthew Axelrod at age 22, a student jokingly suggested she should date a student’s brother with the last name Winkeljohn, eventually leading to the hyphenated last nameContinue Reading

It’s that time of the year again.  Once again you’re scrambling around at the last second, racking your brain for gift ideas while simultaneously trying not to drain your bank account.  Luckily for you, we have a few ways to save money on gifts at the last minute. 1. Don’tContinue Reading

Water makes up more than 60% of the human body, but it doesn’t get there on its own. To maintain a healthy body, recommended water intake is 13 cups of water daily for men and nine cups daily for women. Drinking water has many benefits other than simply staying hydrated.Continue Reading

With more than 80 different extracurricular activities now offered to members of the Marshall community, students are encouraged more than ever to participate in activities beyond their classes. However, most of these clubs and activities are centered around a specific interest that not everyone may share or require students to invest timeContinue Reading

Fabio Zuluaga is a very well-dressed man. He walks into the room with an air of mild interest and quiet confidence, speaking quickly and with a light Colombian accent. He smiles at us, makes some small talk, and sits down. “This to me is a great opportunity to use thisContinue Reading

When I read about mediation, the practice ends up sounding like the be-all and end-all for decreasing stress and adding happiness into people’s lives. To test this statement I decided to meditate every day for a week. I was a perfect candidate for this experiment because I’m not only aContinue Reading

So you procrastinated on a big assignment, and it’s due tomorrow. What do you do? Study all night, of course.  Here are R&F’s tips for doing it in the most pleasant way possible. 10pm – 12pm: The average individual starts to get tired around this time, so it’s the ideal timeContinue Reading

Even Matthew Hanlon’s beverages boast international experience. The 28-year-old French teacher quietly sips white tea with lavender from French company Mariage Frères that comes from a tea shop in France, picked up by fellow linguist and Spanish teacher David Barkley while vacationing in nearby Spain. Hanlon, a frequent bow-tie wearer,Continue Reading

There are plenty of food establishments to choose from in the forever growing metropolitan area of Northern Virginia. But it gets dull munching on the same meal from the run-of-the-mill eatery and the rest of the lot are usually second-rate at best. If you’re sick of the same old same old,Continue Reading