Lifestyle

  • Krystie’s Kuriosities: Robert Wadlow

    by Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu   Alton, Ill. is known for its rich history that includes stories of Elijah P. Lovejoy, the Underground Railroad, the Piasa Bird and also the world’s tallest man, Robert Pershing Wadlow. …

  • The Problem with Six Flags Quiddya

    By Gary Chapman gchapman@lc.edu In 2018, Six Flags announced that a new park would be opened in Saudi Arabia, in the Quiddiya entertainment district in Riyadh. The park dropped an announcement video in 2019, with…

  • The Happiness Habit Calendar Challenge

    Information provided by Christina Chapman This calendar is a way to try out some positive activities that may help you feel a little better, and it was created by several groups of students. The first…

  • Birthday Freebies Worth Wishing For!

    By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu   Like a lot of other people, undoubtedly, I really love my birthday. It is the one day a year that is truly mine to celebrate and enjoy, where I get…

  • Stress Management: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

    By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu   Sometimes, when one is stressed or anxious about something, the body responds with strange ways of protecting the individual, and often they may end up with an aching back or…

  • What It Is Like Working In An Amazon Fulfillment Center

    William Mashburn wmashburn@lc.edu   Starting any new job can be difficult and confusing. Many of us know the worries and anxiety at a new workplace. It is a new system, new managers, new everything. This…

  • How to Help a Friend Through an Anxiety Attack

    William Mashburn wmashburn@lc.edu    Anxiety is something many people struggle with. The cause of one’s anxiety can vary on multiple things. Some people get anxiety over little things, other people get it over much larger…

  • Stress Management: Deep Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

    By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu   Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you are stressed out? What about when you are relaxed? The next time you are feeling either of these emotions, take a…

  • Stress Management: Counter Stimulation

    By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu   Sometimes when we are in pain or are too stressed it becomes difficult to think about anything else or to try doing anything other than focus on the pain that…

  • Alton Main Street Announces Façade Improvement Grant Program

    Alton Main Street 111 E. 4th Street – Suite 315 Alton, IL  62002 Phone: (618)-463-1016 info@altonmainstreet.org www.DowntownAlton.com (20 October 2020 – Alton, IL Press Release) Alton Main Street is excited to launch the second round…