VOLUME 22. ISSUE 4.

sponsored by the jordan family

photos by Leyla Dumke, Sophie Confer, and Eliot Schlaack

Breaking the wall between masculinity and self-care

feature by rhys conybeare

While every human being varies in more ways than not, we all share a universal truth: we must take time for ourselves. Self-love, self-care, relaxation time—no matter what you call it, the idea is ubiquitous…

Single for V-Day? Easy.

feature by hailey drew

Valentine's Day is an annual celebration of love, and during this holiday the stigma of being single doesn't go unnoticed. It's important to understand true love starts with the love you have for yourself…

The power of affirmations on mental health

feature by ella dykstra

You got this. I believe in you. You’re beautiful. We often say these things to our family and friends when they are feeling discouraged, but when it comes to ourselves…

Finding self-care that works for you

feature by cassidy watson

Self-care is not restricted to doing a face mask, taking a bath, going on a walk, or watching your favorite show. Some alternative ways are playing video games, reading, dancing, or playing…

Cupid and codependence: how self-love can solve your relationship woes

feature by leyla dumke

Valentine’s Day. It’s typically summed up as the holiday of Cupid, candy hearts, red hues… and most evidently, couples. In the Wind-Up’s February survey, 68% of respondents said they would…

How the brain influences love

feature by hailey mercado

As some of us know, there are many different steps in order to fall in love. It may start as a small crush and then progress into something much more. Or maybe it’s a love at first sight situation…