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Avery Chapman, a singer-songwriter and future musi

Avery Chapman, a singer-songwriter and future music educator studying at @frostschoolum, never runs out of fuel to create songs and experiences that convey stories and inspire others. Distraction caught up with Avery on her artistry and motivations behind her newest album, “Stars.” Link in bio for a story! ⭐️⁠
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words_ gianna milan⁠
illustration_ @sydaltbacker⁠
photo_ courtesy @averyychapman

In today’s culture of dating apps & hookups, stu

In today’s culture of dating apps & hookups, students often find love at parties rather than in the classroom. But don't lose hope! Many lifelong couples crossed paths on UM’s campus. Check out a few of their stories at the link in bio✨💘⁠
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words_ @natalieab⁠
photo_ @ni.el.la⁠
design_ @avanichoudharyy

Apply by May 16 to join our staff of amazing creat

Apply by May 16 to join our staff of amazing creatives! We’re looking for editors, writers, designers, photographers, and everything in between. Link in bio!😎⁠

The picture-perfect charcuterie board—brimming w

The picture-perfect charcuterie board—brimming with meats, cheeses, artisan breads, olives, fruits, and nuts—has something for everyone. But it only looks difficult—preparing a show-stopping platter takes minutes! Link in bio for a how-to 🫒🧀⁠
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words, design & photo_ @keagan_not_keegan

Pizza lovers all over the world love their regiona

Pizza lovers all over the world love their regional and specialty pies, but the Pizza Napoletana, a product of Naples, Italy, is unrivaled. With the perfect combination of texture, taste and simplicity, you can make it yourself with only a few fresh ingredients. Link in bio for a yummy recipe!⁠ 🍕🇮🇹⁠
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words & photo_ @teaganpolizzi

UM sophomore @EllaCaggFitness boasts weightlifting

HERE WE GO!!! The rundown for this week’s show:

HERE WE GO!!! The rundown for this week’s show: Alexis teaches you how to act during Taurus season based on your Sun sign, dishes her own flaws as a Taurus Sun, hands over the secret potion on how to make a Taurus fall in love with you, interviews Distraction Magazine’s HBIC and breaks down all of the Taurus placements. Is this episode Taurus enough!? ENJOY.⁠
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design_ @laurenmaingot

There are five dialects of expressing affection—

There are five dialects of expressing affection—words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, receiving gifts and physical touch—that all translate to the feeling of love. Which is your native tongue? Discover the love languages at the link in bio!⁠ ♥️⁠⁠
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words_ gianna milan⁠⁠
photos_ @tianatorkan⁠⁠
design_ @gispice

You’ve probably seen stories on your timeline ab

You’ve probably seen stories on your timeline about people buying new cars or paying off credit card debt with money they earned on OnlyFans. You’re not alone if you’ve ever considered selling your own risqué material on the web—or already have. Explore how OnlyFans has become a popular source of extra cash for college students, including at UM, at the link in bio⁠!⁠
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words_ @emmalysebrownstein⁠
photo_ @tianatorkan⁠

Investing in quality jewelry is nice and sometimes

Investing in quality jewelry is nice and sometimes necessary, but what about more affordable pieces? When it comes to cheaper alternatives, there’s a happy medium between jewelry that turns your fingers green and Cartier. Check out what’s in the market for new jewelry at the link in bio! 💎⁠
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words_ @isabeltragos⁠
photo_ @discodaycaremedia⁠
design_ @keagan_not_keegan

From the ancient cultures of Egypt, India and Meso

From the ancient cultures of Egypt, India and Mesopotamia to the timeless beauty of flappers in the Roaring Twenties to today's neon trends, eyeliner has been used to accentuate eyes throughout history. We'll show you how to make your lids pop with two traditional and two modern eyeliner techniques at the link in bio! ⚡️⁠
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words_ @abbpodd⁠⁠
photo_ @sydneyyburnett

COVID-19 rewrote history with the short time it to

COVID-19 rewrote history with the short time it took to research, produce and obtain approval for a vaccine. In a race to develop called "Operation Warp Speed," the FDA authorized the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for emergency use less than a year after the virus was first reported to the WHO. Link in bio for a story on this record-shattering vax!⁠ 💉⁠⁠
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words_ @gabby.lord⁠⁠
illustration_ @abbypakk

Alexis discusses everything you’ve ever wondered

Alexis discusses everything you’ve ever wondered about that astronomical snapshot of the stars based on the exact day, time and place you were born. Also, she dives into the intimidating topic of quadrants and angles as well as aspects and patterns of the chart. But don’t worry—she breaks it down for the baby wannabe astrologers! Last but not least, find out if you were destined to be full of yourself at birth. It all has to do with the placement of the stars. Tune in to find out more!⁠
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design_ @laurenmaingot

What happens when you start falling in love with y

What happens when you start falling in love with your sugar daddy? Find out in “Stranger Love: Young People’s Stories of Finding Connection Online,” an upcoming book by @isabellavaccaromedia. Link in bio for a preview! 💓⁠
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words_ @isabellavaccar0⁠
photo_ @ni.el.la

To swipe right or swab? In the age of casual sex a

@Sweetgreen has expanded since becoming a househol

@Sweetgreen has expanded since becoming a household name in major cities like NYC & LA. This hot new spot with a cult following has finally made its way to Miami. What's the best part? It's right here in the Gables! Link in bio for some of our favorite orders!⁠ 🥙⁠
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words & design_ @laurenmokh⁠
photo_ @juiladimarco1⁠

It's more than just your average headache. Migrain

It's more than just your average headache. Migraine attacks are a common yet widely misunderstood condition. They can be severe, causing millions of victims in U.S. to fall behind in work or school. But experts are confident that there are treatments available to alleviate their brain pain. Link in bio to read more!⁠
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words_ @mollybals⁠
design_ @gioaprigliano

Most college students spend these crucial years di

Most college students spend these crucial years discovering who they are and wish to be in life. But for transgender and non-binary people, there’s an extra layer of uncovering and pursuing their intrinsic gender identities. On this #TransDayofVisibility, tap the link in bio to celebrate UM’s overshadowed voices & educate yourself on trans-friendly vocabulary.⁠
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words_ gianna milan ⁠
photo_ @allygaddyphotos⁠
design_ @ginsbergo

Those with an Aries Sun are about to be mad!!! Ale

Those with an Aries Sun are about to be mad!!! Alexis loves, lives and supports your drive and honesty. However, don’t even TRY to tell her that you are emotionally intelligent. Knock it off! This week, she explains what we can all expect this Aries Season. NEW EPISODE 21!⁠
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design_ @laurenmaingot

✨💕✨ Hello Distractioners! ✨💕✨ In a l

✨💕✨ Hello Distractioners! ✨💕✨ In a last ditch effort to make sure we can send our last issue of the semester to print, we are asking for any and all donations from generous fans and alumni! ⁠
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To support you can donate at the link in bio or venmo: @distractionmag

You would imagine a sorcerer standing before a cry

You would imagine a sorcerer standing before a crystal ball when you think of tarot cards. Despite the mystique created by movies and social media surrounding tarot card reading, almost anyone can learn to interpret the cards.⁠ Our guide at the link in bio is a good place to start! 🃏⁠
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words_ @camila_muneraa ⁠
design_ @laurenmaingot

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