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Written by Sarah B. (@squatsinskirts) I used to have a love-hate relationship with morning workouts. Sure, it makes you feel so strong and accomplished, but lets face it, y’all – getting out of bed to go sweat and lift heavy things is cumbersome and requires a level of motivation many people don’t have. BUT, I’ve grown to love morning workouts and prefer them to any other time of day! So, here are some strategies I’ve picked up to help me get going when I’d rather stay in bed.Wear bright colo … read more

There is nothing more essential than a great pair of jeans.But how do you know which pair is yours?Welcome to the Bivouac Denim Encyclopedia. My goal is to help you find your perfect denim fit by teaching you all I can about the wardrobe stable known as “blue jeans”. Every week, I’ll be breaking down a different denim topic in order to help you decide what’s for you, what you love, and what you need to round out a versatile college wardrobe! Without further ado, here’s Part I: The 8 Jean Fits Ev … read more

Like any college town, Ann Arbor is chock full of coffee shops, each serving up its own unique take on the black and hot yet all brimming with students, laptops and textbooks. The artistic and slightly eccentric tones that make Ann Arbor the unique city manifest themselves into a widespread and thriving coffee culture. With everything from national chains to small batch roasters all packed within mere blocks, it’s no wonder that Treetown has taken on an identity as one of the Midwest’s premiere … read more

All plates prepared exclusively with dining hall food. See?! Not so bad.Check out @oatsandwoes on Instagram for more dining hall adventures and #picturesoffoodAh, September: what a jubilant time of year it is. Reuniting with your friends, classmates, school email account that you obsessively check because you’d rather do ANYTHING than start your homework, and most importantly – returning to your meal plan.Like most things in college, the meal plan is often an exploration of freedom: huge amounts … read more

Take dead meat. Apply to fire. Casually adjust until it’s exactly how you like it. Remove from the elements you mastered.Take produce from the nature you manipulated. Cut it with sharp objects. Apply to fire. Control exactly how long it’s on there, because you’re the master. Remove cooked byproduct.Cooking is the natural extension of man’s mastery of the elements. It is the ultimate expression of self-sufficiency: you can provide perhaps the most basic, not instantly available need for yourself. … read more