Earworms: The Soundtrack of a Wandering Mind

Every day before I leave my room, I put on my headphones and play the song that was stuck in my head from the night before. Between classes, while doing work, and getting ready, I listen to music. Music is always in my head. Since I’m always listening to music, it may make sense that…

From Cortisol to Choreography

We encounter stress every day. Tomorrow’s test; moving to a new home; getting into a fight with Mom.  For me, reading a book or journaling is how I have always dealt with stress. Destressing was a peaceful sedentary activity. But for my sister – she would dance. My sister has amazed me with her creativity…

Rafaela Sewards

Hi! My name is Rafaela Sewards, and I am from Brooklyn, New York. I am a Quantitative Sciences major on the Neuroscience Behavioral Biology track. In my free time, I enjoy reading, doing yoga, painting, and spending time with my friends. I grew up doing art projects with my mom, and art has become a…