A twice weekly newsletter designed to keep you sane and connected APR 23, 2020 | ISSUE 11

In this Issue: A Note From Alexis Social Distancing Network Riddle Me This New Knowledge Nuggets Your Pantry is Calling Buzzfeed Article of the Week Who Doesn't Love a Puzzle? Weekend Horoscopes! Solutions from the Last Issue Raffle Winner!

Hey everyone! Have you taken a deep breath yet today? There have been so many instances over the past few weeks where I realized that my breathing was shallow. Just a natural anxiety response for me personally. During recent (virtual) yoga classes my instructors have been reminding us to take a deep breath in and a slow breath out. It's such a simple remedy that has a huge positive impact on your mental state and your body as a whole. If you just stop to take a deep breath whenever you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you might find that you're able to unwind yourself a bit. It can even change your perspective on the challenges that you're currently facing in life (more oxygen to the brain!). It's not going to instantly turn every hurdle into a piece of cake but you'd be surprised what a difference it makes to just breathe and loosen up a bit. If you haven't tried it you definitely should, 10/10 would recommend :) Take care of yourselves and each other, Alexis As always send things our way via email to   EcholsProgram@virginia.edu

Social Distancing Network

Social distancing is important, but community is important too. We can still get to know each other virtually. Each issue we will shine a spotlight on members of the Echols community. We hope this will make you feel more connected. We encourage you to participate by sending a picture of yourself, basic introductory information, two truths and a lie, and a picture from your home/pets/life etc. to echolsprogram@virginia.edu. (Answers will be provided in the following issue)

Elena Bosack 2nd year from Manassas, VA majoring in Human Biology and minoring in French or Bioethics Two truths and a lie: I was on Conan (the TV show) I broke the same ankle twice I've had pink and blue hair My sister’s law school is online too, and she brought her cat back home with her :) -Elena

Elizabeth Duncan 2nd year from Redwood City, California Undecided - English and American Studies? Two truths and a lie: I used to play tennis I've visited 19 states I joined Facebook in February 2018

I've been catching up on some much needed R&R by playing fun childhood games, like Club Penguin -Elizabeth

Riddle Me This

Send your answers to echolsprogram@virginia.edu, subject line "Riddle". Respondents with correct answers will be entered into a raffle to win a random item from Kelsey's home! ...we're serious.

What has a head and a tail but no body?

New Knowledge Nuggets

Help all of us keep learning cool new things! Send all New Knowledge Nuggets to echolsprogram@virginia.edu to be featured in future issues.

"I learned that running at altitude is very hard! Because your muscles get remarkably less oxygen"  -Rachel Walet 3rd Year More on your muscles and high altitudes here . " Something I learned this week: how bats pee... " - Dasha Shneyder 2nd Year Here 's the 30-second video!!

Your Pantry is Calling

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip Submitted by Alexis Richardson Here's what you'll need: 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken shredded 8 ounces cream cheese softened 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons sliced green onions cooking spray Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, dry ranch mix and sour cream. Coat an 8 inch skillet or pie plate with cooking spray. Spread the chicken mixture into the skillet. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Buzzfeed Article of the Week

17 Amareur Quarantine Bakers Who Failed So Hard They Almost Won

Riddle Me This! Can you spot 8 differences in under a minute?

Solutions from the Last Issue Did you miss the last issue? Check it out here !

Katie Cantone 4th year from Midlothian, VA majoring in Spanish and Media Studies with a minor in Latinx Studies. Two truths and a lie: I hate possums I hate Halloween I hate mushrooms. LIE! I LOVE MUSHROOMS Max Pilloff 1st year from Tysons Corner, VA studying Economics, Math, and Statistics Two truths and a lie: I've been to 5 continents I've never had a pet before I have 3 siblings. LIE! 

Last Week's Riddle By moon or by sun, I shall be found. Yet I am undone, if there’s no light around. What am I? A shadow! 

Last Week's Riddle Raffle Winner is...

Kiersten Bond!! Kiersten will receive a set of glow-in-the-dark stars complete with adhesive stickers!

Treat yourself to something you enjoy this weekend, maybe create an epic playlist and dance around your room 🔀🎵... Hopefully Rihanna serves as a bit of inspiration 😊