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No, you're not dying because the gym's closed. You don't even need to order workout equipment. Gather these household items and get your sweat on.
University of Kansas juniors Taya Hart and Charlotte Richter didn't hit it off right away. But now they're roommates and best friends. Here's the story of how they met.
A former University of Kansas student shares how it feels to be the target of revenge porn.
Couple Isabella Nardi and Carter Giguere, both University of Kansas seniors, tell the story of how they met.
Explore your body and communicate with your partner to enhance your sex life.
University of Kansas students Quentin Dancer and JaRen Daley recall how they met.
When Lauren Becker went on a cruise several years ago, she didn't know she'd be meeting the person she calls the love of her life.
You're not dying of a hangover. It just feels like it. Next time, try these tricks before, during and after drinking.
Try these strategies recommended by mental health professionals if you're feeling extra stressed or anxious.
Here are a few ways to stay active while social distancing.
Here's how to perfect your skin care regimen.
At the end of her sophomore year, University of Kansas senior Maddie Theisen was driving home to Minnesota for the summer when she got lost somewhere in Missouri, and wound up in an accident that caused her car to explode.
Gamification might show up in more aspects of your everyday life than you realize.
Moving forward, CHALK hopes to publish content that will help you navigate through the uncertain time caused by COVID-19 as well as stories that will distract you from it.
Still deciding whether to take that last-minute spring break trip? Here are some pros and cons of vacationing and staycationing for spring break.
Want to workout, but don't know where to start? CHALK is here to help.
Both Hinge and Tinder can help you land your dream date in an increasingly online world, but which is better for you?
Finding a foundation that gives you the results you want can be a challenge. Here are some tips from makeup artists.
University of Kansas seniors Lexie Paige and Joe Milmine tell the story of how they met on a rainy December night.
Let's talk about sex – or at least sexually transmitted infections. Here are three things you should know about STIs.
Resources like tarot card readings and The Pattern astrology app might bring clarity into your life – but is one better than the other? Here are some pros and cons of tarot card readings and The Pattern.
University of Kansas senior Haylee Kramer and University alumnus Brad Krull share their love story and relationship advice.
When you're looking for a caffeinated, refreshing beverage, should you grab coffee or tea? Read the benefits and drawbacks of both options.
As the semester winds down, stress and anxiety amp up. Essential oils may become your new best friend.
If you're looking to manage your weight or just eat healthier foods, choosing the right diet can be daunting. Here's how to pick between popular keto or paleo lifestyles.
Whey and pea protein powder both have their positives, but which powder is right for you?
It's flu season, but is the second of pain from the shot worth it? Chalk reporter Riley Wood researches the pros and cons of the flu shot.
Carpal tunnel is not the first answer to why your wrist hurts. Chalk reporter Jasmine Pankratz explains what may cause the pain in your wrist.
It used to be the smile or eye color. Now, it’s all about eyebrows. The obsession with eyebrows has spilled over into a trend of finding new ways to perfect the shape. Women in America prefer waxing over any other method for a brow clean-up, but there’s another trending method Asia has used …
University of Kansas students Sydney Hall and Ryan Sieben have a family pizza shop to thank for their love.
Hannah, a graduate student at KU, began using a vibrator as an undergraduate student in Iowa. She was hesitant at first, so she took a friend with her to a sex shop.
Sure, we’d all like to spend more time outdoors. But between classes, a social life, two jobs, extracurriculars and the occasional exercise, it’s hard to get a frequent fill of flora and fauna.
Making time for self-care is often one of the first things students stop doing when they’re busy, says Lauren Boddy, a fourth-year graduate student in the clinical psychology Ph.D program and graduate student therapist at the KU Psychological Clinic.
Let’s face it. That girl you follow on Instagram does not actually look like that.
Influencers are taking over the marketing world. Are we starting to see through them, or do they just keep getting better at seeming real?
Chalk investigates.
What do most of us do when we’ve had a bad day? Dive head first into a bag of potato chips? Whine to our roommates?
To continue the conversation about positive and consensual sexual experiences on campus, we asked you to share your own thoughts and experiences anonymously. And you didn’t disappoint. Here’s what you said:
How much do pets help with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues? A lot, actually.
Celery juice is all the rage these days. But does juicing really work? We spoke to medical professionals about it.
You don’t realize it until you see the dishes.
Sex is confusing. How do we talk about consent, freedom, exploration and respect all at the same time? Chalk talked to experts about how conversation about sex has evolved on campus.
A mountain of dishes in the sink, 6 a.m. alarms on your one day to sleep in, dirty clothes line the hallway — utter frustration. In the beginning, it was rainbows and sunshine. Before you know it, the person you share a living space with is an inconsiderate slob.
“Oh my God, why did I willingly agree to get an IV poked into my vein? What if my body reacts poorly to the fluids? Am I going to feel totally drugged up?” These are my thoughts as the nurse probes my arms looking for a decently sized vein.
Pussy. Vajayjay. Poon. Fanny.
I’m seated on two pillows stacked on top of one another. Both are stiff, yet strangely comfortable. One is to soften the ground, the other to help with posture. A bright glow of orange fills the space around me as positive energy pushes its way into my consciousness. It’s the first time I’ve…
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