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Letter from the editor, As we learn to live in this new and unfamiliar territory of a global pandemic, it’s crucial that we remember to value things like kindness, positivity and gratitude in order to keep our spirits lifted and allow ourselves to focus on bringing good into the world when it needs it the most. Here at Duck Living, we wanted to curate an issue that would both brighten your day and provide much-needed resources in order to move forward educated and safe. Check out this edition for tips on navigating online school, preparing for your housing next fall or some easy-listening tunes and DIY projects to keep your mind energized and happy. Stay safe, and enjoy!

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Moving Out Remotely?

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Moving out is always stressful to think about and time consuming to do, especially for students who may have limited time to do so. With COVID-19, many students are being forced out of their current living situations earlier than expected.

Although this is a stressful and emotional time, here are some tips to help navigate this chaotic spring move-out.

For students moving back home: For many students, moving off of campus means moving back home. Parents, siblings and a new environment, all whilst navigating this new system of learning is challenging. Reminding yourself that this situation is only temporary and to appreciate the extra time spent with your parents and family is helpful.

As a college student, seeing your entire family only happens a few months out of the year. Taking this time to appreciate them and being at home, safe, is crucial.

That being said, don’t be afraid to set your own boundaries now that you’re back home!

For students moving out of the dorms: As a freshman, making friends and finding your group of people is hard and takes time. By spring term, this challenge becomes less intimidating and you start to discover who you are and who your friends will be. Having to leave this situation and move out of a monumental time to start off adulthood is disappointing, to say the least. However, every freshman is going through this together.

Nobody is missing out on any events, nobody is staying at school, and everybody is experiencing the same sanded experience. Use this to grow closer with your friends digitally and make this an experience that you remember in your own way.

Coordinate with roommates, follow CDC guidelines: Many students choose to live with roommates, adding additional stress to the move-out process with social distancing guidelines.

Listening to CDC guidelines and state regulations is crucial, and making sure to communicate these with your roommate is just as important! Creating scheduled times for you to move-out is helpful, and in regulation with the CDC. Along with scheduled move-out times, continue to follow the precautions done at home.

This includes wiping down surfaces (especially before you start the move-out process), wearing masks in public, and celebrating the day with a cocktail hour. Small decisions like these will help to make the move-out process a little easier.

For Seniors: As a freshman, making friends and finding your group of people is I’m sure you’ve heard all the apologies, condolences, and efforts to make virtual graduation the best it can be. The truth is, it still sucks, and it’s okay to feel frustrated or upset during these challenging times. Make the most of this time. Plan a detailed trip back to Eugene with your college friends once COVID-19 has passed, or become pen pals so you have concrete letters for you to look back on and remember this time. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you remember this time in your life and the good that will eventually come from it.

Although we can’t physically do much to better our situations due to COVID-19, becoming mentally at peace and taking more relaxing time to yourself is only beneficial.

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How to create your own “you” space at home Written by Skylar Anderson Now more than ever, a comfortable and peaceful space for you to relax and unwind is essential for a healthy mind and body. Spaces like these vary and are typically designed with the creator’s tastes in mind. One of the best parts about creating your “you” space is that you get to curate it yourself. From plants to bean bags to blankets, you can easily transform any space in your home to make it your special place to frequent when you long for that extra boost of zen and tranquility. Here are some of our tips and ideas to help you update or get started on a new “you” space.

Discover the Perfect Spot No matter how big or small, almost any place in your home can be converted into your own personal space. The best way to scope out a great spot for your “you” space is to think of the places in your home where you feel the most comfortable and at ease. Is it your bedroom? The living room? Maybe even on a patio outside? It’s also important to consider things like roommates and pets. Is this a space that you’d like to share with others, or would you prefer that only you use it? Once you discover the perfect spot, you’re already halfway to your own personalized zen space.

Clean, Clean, Clean!

Now that you have the location of your “you” space in mind, it’s time to get down and dirty! It’s common to want to begin the furnishing and decorating process right away, but cleanliness is super important when it comes to creating your personal space, and should definitely be a necessary consideration in your design process. Before you start furnishing and decorating, make sure to clean the area you’ve decided to transform by clearing out unnecessary items and disinfecting almost all areas you can and will come in contact with — and remember to not skip the floors! You don’t want dirt, dust or any other kind of junk to be invading your personal space. Remember that a clean space can help lead to a clear mind!

Make Yourself Comfy The furniture you choose for your “you” space should make you feel comfy, safe and at peace. The first step in deciding how to furnish your space is to consider what exactly you are going to relax in. Would you prefer something malleable like a bean bag, or something more structured like a chair or couch? What you relax in can greatly impact the way you feel in your space. Also, consider items like pillows or blankets. Would you feel the most relaxed with a giant comforter wrapped around you, or would you enjoy more of a soft knitted blanket instead?

A centered body is essential to a zen demeanor.

Spruce Up Your Decorations Here’s the fun part! The way you decorate your space can directly correlate to the energy and feeling you want your space to exude. This is also when you can decide if you want your space to have a certain theme or color scheme. A quick browse on the internet can help spark some inspiration if you’re stuck, and following a color wheel can help significantly in choosing the right colors for your decor. Decorations like wall hangings and lights can spruce up your space nicely — and the simple and easy implementation of plants can give off the vibe of the outdoors without even having to open your front door. Zen stones are also a great addition, as they are traditionally

Consider the Essentials This is arguably the most important aspect of your “you” space. Essentials are the items that you cannot live without or treasure greatly. From your favorite books to the best sweet-smelling candles, these kinds of items should always be placed in your space as they bring joy and amusement to you. Decorating with any kind of trinkets that have personal meaning to you will look fantastic as they bring a deeper purpose to your space. Also, a speaker or headphones could benefit the space greatly, as you can easily transport to a new place with the power of music!

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Written by Janie Velarde

Be your own hero

The younger generations grew up on post-apocalyptic novels such as The Hunger Games and Divergent. We indulged in post-apocalyptic cinema and television. We spent hours playing as one of the last survivors in video games like Fallout. This isn’t the end of the world, but our subconsciousness has been gearing up for mass dysfunction for years, and now it’s our turn to be the hero of our own story. Here are a few ideas of how you can be a protagonist in this bizarre narrative.

Your youth and health is a shield As we know by now, COVID-19 disproportionately affects the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions. Low-risk individuals can do their part in protecting at-risk groups by keeping a safe, six-foot distance during these times. Remember to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly to help stop the spread of germs. Disinfect commonly used surfaces in your own household, and of course, keep a mask with you at all times for that extra barrier of protection. Even if you aren’t at risk, remember that other people are and it is our duty to protect them from infection.

Compassion is your weapon against fear In such uncertain times, it’s easy to be fearful of what’s to come. It’s important to be someone that people can turn to for support in their time of need.

Cultivating an air of compassion by checking in on your loved ones is crucial.

If you’re able, ask at-risk neighbors, friends and loved ones if there is anything you can do for them to keep them safe and comfortable amidst the pandemic. Sometimes, we assume we know what other people need because we know what we need ourselves.This

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isn’t always the case. Be sure to ask people how you can best be of service to them if you are in a position to do so.

Self-care is your suit of armor In order to help others through these difficult times, it’s important to protect yourself as well. Self-care looks different to everybody. Whether your method is exercising, reading, playing video games, creating, cleaning or bingewatching your favorite series, we need to make sure that we are making time for ourselves. Our mental health can be fragile in stressful situations. We must tend to it a little extra now. Beyond what we do in our spare time, make sure that you have a support system for yourself too. It’s okay to reach out to people if you’re struggling. We all need a little extra love to navigate the rest of it.

Patience is your map through these times Most importantly, this is a time for us to practice patience with ourselves and the world around us. There will be days where we can only do the bare minimum for ourselves and others. Sometimes the darkness will be more prominent than the light at the end of the tunnel, and that’s okay. We are all doing our best with the situation at hand and our best will not always be the same from one day to another. Go easy on yourself. Remember that this pandemic is temporary. It will eventually end and we can move forward as a society with the new lessons we’ve learned.

Each and every one of us is responsible for our actions during this time. It is within our power to make the best of this difficult situation. We can finally be the hero that we read about, watched on TV and played in virtual worlds. If any generation was prepared for this, it’s ours.

Make Your Own Memories While regulations are loosening, many of us are still uncertain about meeting up with others. With graduation right around the corner for many seniors like myself, it’s a hard time. It could be worse, of course, but it’s okay to wish it were better. There’s also ways you can celebrate your achievement without endangering your health too much.

Here’s some tips to getting the perfect pics, finding ways to connect and throwing a grad party that doesn’t have to feel so grim.

Treat your graduation as any other

Keep it lighthearted — as much as you can

Send out notifications to your family members, post on social medias and if you’re still into it—order your cap and gown. Just because you’re not walking (at least not this year) doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t order yourself a gown.

Although many people will opt out, consider borrowing a gown from a friend who did order theirs and using that to take pics of your own. Not comfortable with this? Get dressed up in your nicest clothes and head over to Lillis to take a classic graduation photo in front of the “O.” You can have a roommate snap a photo for you, set your phone up on a timer, or take a selfie! In this time, documenting things as it is, is arguably more important than making things seem “normal.” Nothing is normal right now, you don’t have to pretend it is!

Document this time in your life, because someday you might want to remember it.

Arrange a group video call for your grandparents, extended family, immediate family, and friends to attend.

More than likely, people will come who wouldn’t have been able to even without COVID-19. You can do a walk for them, have a roommate call your name and even print out a photo of President Schill to put up on your wall (just remember to take him down after, because that’s weird).

If you want the photos to look their best, take them on a sunny day after 2pm.

Make sure to smile your brightest, and feel confident. The quality of the camera is nothing without good lighting, so focus on that and the rest will come, whether you have a fancy camera or just a phone to shoot on.

Add an element of surprise. I’ve seen photos of people in full cap and gown with a mask on! This is a sign of the times as much as it is interesting and different. Trying to think of something different? Make your photos lighthearted by dressing up nicely, putting on a mask, wearing your cap and gown and take a selfie in front of your computer that’s displaying the Lillis “O.”

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If you are planning to do online commencement, make sure to add your slide. And if you’re not, create a slideshow of your own detailing some of your accomplishments, hopes, and highs and lows of your college experience.

Have a video date with your college friends where everyone can share their own slideshows. If you’re comfortable, this can be done outside as a group too, with everyone’s own laptops. You can all wear caps and gowns as well. Remember to keep things light hearted as much as possible.

Plan for the future While this sounds daunting, it doesn’t have to be that way. Plan a graduation party that family members can attend when the virus has ended entirely. With the future being so uncertain, and lack of plans having uprooted many graduate’s lives, plan for something that you can be certain will happen eventually. Because eventually, you will be able to be close to others again, and you’ll never appreciate it more.

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Staying Active

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to an exciting and fun location. You used to walk to class, to the bars, to Autzen, sometimes all in one day. It’s way more accessible than you think.

It’s that point in quarantine where you’ve been absentmindedly browsing running shoes online because you’ve gotten that desperate for some activity.

Before you go that far, consider some friendlier ways to exercise that you’re more likely to stick to.

*Tip: Track your steps on a fitness app if you don’t have a Fitbit or similar device, or purchase a pedometer online for under $25.

We’re all itching to get out, but one of the most important things to being consistent with a workout routine is to find something you really enjoy. If that’s running, then send it on those neon orange shoes (why are they always neon?) and go kill it. But if you despise running with every part of your soul, there are other ways to get your blood flowing that you might even fall in love with.

A common misconception about working out on your own without a gym is that it has to be running, and therefore it has to be painful. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact, walking just 10,000 steps a day has been proven to help you attain health-minded goals.

The Mayo Clinic recommends a baseline of 1,000 steps a day. So how can you possibly reach 10,000 steps? It’s not as hard as you might think. Walking just thirty minutes a day can get you to your goal.

Try listening to a podcast while you walk, printing out a study guide and quizzing yourself while you walk (employ a walking buddy to assist you!), or walk

So you’re bored of walking now, or you don’t have a quarantine friend to join you. Never fear, you have more choices.

Often, people don’t realize that activities they do every day can be ramped up to improve their fitness and activity level. Ever wanted a home gym, but fear that your tiny apartment won’t cut it? You’d be surprised.

Large water bottles, bags of rice, jugs of milk or orange juice, backpacks full of books, stair cases, couches, and chairs can all be used to stand in for common fitness equipment you find in the gym.

For example, let’s train those triceps.

Place two chairs about your body length apart (if you’re 5’, then 5’ apart), place your hands on one chair and your heels on the chair across from you. Now lower yourself off the chair while keeping your hands in place and push yourself back up to complete one rep. Your butt should not touch the floor, you just want to activate those triceps! Want a bigger challenge? Place a bag of rice on your lap to add more weight.

Even beyond trying to recreate a gym, you may be making choices that you’re more comfortable with, but could be improved to help you reach your fitness

goals. Next time you make a run to the grocery store, park as far away from the entrance as possible. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can bring a large backpack and some extra bags and walk to the store. Safeway will allow you to use reusable bags during COVID-19 regulations, as long as you’re willing to bag items yourself.

Here’s a tip that will benefit you in more ways than one. CLEAN! Take a week to scrub down your home and really get that blood pumping. If you’ve ever deep cleaned, you know that feeling of being hot and tired by the time you’ve vacuumed the entire house and scrubbed the countertops and floors.

You’re not just doing chores, you’re getting incredible endorphins pumping through your body and making your space more enjoyable. Try to stay on your feet for as long as you can while you clean, and if it’s really quite dirty, commit to working on the space for a few days at a time. Then, keep it clean. Put things back where you found them, pick up your clothes from the floor.

And lastly, Netflix and *don’t* chill.

Frankly, workouts can be exhausting mentally and physically. So make it a game for yourself. If you’re feeling like you need to move, but you’re mentally not there yet, turn on your favorite show and create a plan. Every time there’s a new scene, or a certain character comes on screen, do 10 crunches or 30 jumping jacks. Make it hard for yourself and get a good sweat. Before you know it, you’ll have worked out for 20-50 minutes and you won’t feel like any time has passed at all.

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Each episode of “Solar opposites” goes into the life of a family of four aliens who now have ‘normal’ lives on Earth. This series is hilarious, clever, and often pushes the boundary regarding controversial topics.

If you like Rick and Morty, you will love this show. Fans speculate they may have a future crossover episode .

Genre: Sci-fi, Comedy Seasons: One Stream: Hulu

John Krasinski, also known as Jim Halpert from ‘The Office,’ started a news broadcast from his desk at home where he reports all the good happening in the world.

If you need a smile, watch SGN!

Community The show is a sitcom about the lives of a community college study group, who turn into a group of close friends.

Donald Glover, otherwise known as Childish Gambio, starred in the show before leaving to focus on his career as a musician.

The episodes are funny and the seasons are long, so there is plenty of good content to binge!

Genre: Comedy, Sitcom Seasons: Six Stream: Netflix, Hulu

Have a Good Trip Have a Good Trip is a documentary that explores the highs and lows of psychedelics as celebrities, including Sarah Silvermen, Ben Stiller, ASAP Rocky, and Carrie Fisher, share their shocking and hilarious stories about tripping.

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Parent Trap Lindesey Lohan stars as separated twins, Annie and Hallie, who switch lives after meeting at summer camp as a plan to get their parents back together.

The move is nostalgic, funny and warmhearted. It's the perfect comfort movie for summer time.

Genre: Family Stream: Disney Plus

Ozark A functional planner from Chicago has to relocate him and his family to the Ozarks after a money laundering scheme with the drug cartel goes wrong.

This show is complex, makes you pay attention, and is just crazy.

Genre: Drama Stream: Hulu

Quarantine Written by Siena Dorman Photography by Issac Wasserman

If you’re finding yourself with more time on your hands than usual and with an inclination to try something new, consider picking up a new hobby that will benefit you today and in the future. Here are a few ways to compliment your time spent socially distancing.

Plan Future Adventures

Going stir-crazy? Plan for a time when you can roam freely once again. Strategizing a future trip allows you to focus your wanderlust towards creating possibilities. Navigating through locations on your bucket list and doing online research are great ways to prepare for an excursion in coming times. Check out Pinterest, Youtube, Instagram, documentaries and order some travel books to familiarize yourself with new locations and to help solidify your travel goals. Podcasts and travel journals can be great ways to understand the experiences of others and to get yourself excited about a new location.

Gardening

Sometimes, it can be incredibly refreshing to get your hands dirty. When leaving the house has become more trying (especially if you don’t have a backyard of your own) bringing the soil inside is the perfect substitution. Finding plants that are durable and that don’t require too much upkeep can be a nice place to start when introducing a new plant family. Gardening indoors proves to be an admirable way to bring life into your living space and to encourage quality time with nature each day. It’s charming and rewarding to grow a new plant! Making and decorating a birdhouse is another way to bring nature closer to your home. You never know what kind of critters will enjoy your project just outside your window.

Get Moving

If you need to get moving, discover a new way to exercise. Pick up your bike or sneakers and set out on a trail. Progressing and improving on distance and time can be equally rewarding and good for you. Rollerblading, paddleboarding, improving your yoga practice or grabbing your dog for a walk can all serve as refreshing options to get outside as well.

Embrace Your Inner Photographer

Going out (or staying in) with your camera can be intriguing during a novel time like this. Finding new ways to shoot photos or video will prove to be interesting now, and will feel even more amusing in retrospect. Fortunately, our phones can take considerably great photos so picking up photography or videography won’t require much more than an eye for something appealing.

Repurposing

Scratch your itch for a new wardrobe by remodeling some shoes and garments you already have tucked in your closet.

Transforming pieces with tie-die, paint, embroidery, or simply with a solid pair of scissors are innovative ways to make some unique and revamped threads. Crafting your own accessories and jewelry can prove to add chic updates to your look as well. If you really enjoy the process you can take some of your original bits and sell them online. A humble Instagram business is a simple and straightforward creative outlet.

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