Des Easton, Author at The Peak

A Productive Summer

Des Easton May 22, 2017 0 Comments

I know everyone is ready to kick off their summer. Finals are finishing up, grades are being entered, and we can finally exhale. I have already had plenty of daydreams about lying down at the pool, eating popsicles, and buying a hot dog at the Braves game, but this summer I have decided to do more than just daydream - I am going to be productive. Now, before you throw tomatoes at me, just hear me...

5 Steps to Becoming a Healthier Student

Des Easton April 10, 2017 0 Comments

I'll be the first to admit that I am not the most athletic of people. Growing up in a family full of athletes, I had to find my own ways of staying healthy and active. College doesn’t exactly lend a hand, what with all the amazing culinary options we have on campus. This semester, I have intentionally searched for ways to stay fit while doing very little. Here is my lazy man’s guide to...

Podcasts: Rethinking Entertainment

Des Easton March 27, 2017 0 Comments

Netflix, Instagram, Snapchat, repeat. Does anyone else feel like they are stuck in an entertainment loop? This was me a few weeks ago. I was dying to put an end to my indefinite boredom. A girl can only creep on celebrity profiles for so long! I decided to visit my abandoned podcast app and thus, my addiction was born. Podcasts have become my go-to form of entertainment. They are great for long...

Exploring the Brotherhood: Delta Sig

Des Easton March 8, 2017 0 Comments

“What we’re here to do is better people. Our motto is better men, better lives. If you can better yourself and better your life, then you can better those around you.” This is just the beginning of what the President of Delta Sig had to say about his fraternity and their pursuit of excellence. Allen English arrived early for our interview, and, after a few pictures, we sat and chatted about...

Valentine’s Day: Love on a Budget

Des Easton February 13, 2017 0 Comments

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, some are planning romantic dates with their significant others while the rest of us are doing just about anything to avoid the dreaded subject. One thing we can all agree on is that Valentine’s Day can be excessively expensive. All my college budgeters out there…never fear! Whether you are hooked up, hanging with friends, or single and swiping through...