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Taking rise and shine to another level

By Mario Rosales | August 17, 2021

So when you open your tired eyes for your 8 a.m. this semester just remember — if waking up early was easy, most people still wouldn’t do it.

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Life

A love letter to letters

By Cecy Juárez | August 10, 2021

Sometimes, we should take a moment to come up with a way to get in touch with a loved one that will make them feel special. 

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Life

The power of 10,000 hours

By Niharika Singhvi | August 1, 2021

If reading “Outliers” has taught me anything, it’s that we do have control over our skills and abilities. 

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News

Finding calm in the chaos of New York City

July 25, 2021

With only a few weeks in the city ahead of me, I plan to not take for granted the countless unforeseeable people, places, and things that I will encounter — in this reenergized world, everything feels poignantly worth remembering. 

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Life

We have earned a right to hope

By Mario Rosales | July 25, 2021

This hope makes me feel like I have regained at least some control over my life, and whether it's completely justified or not, it is empowering.

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Life

Living in limbo

By Samantha Cynn | July 25, 2021

Many students — especially those living off Grounds, isolated from the University community — can feel as though they’re living in limbo. 

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Life

The story behind empty frames

By Zoya Zahid | July 25, 2021

I began to notice many spaces where artwork should have been — 13 empty spaces to be exact. 

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Life

Top 10 places or ways to get furniture for your new apartment or house

By Anna Mason | July 3, 2021

Picking up furniture from strangers has its risks, but if you are safe and take friends with you when possible, potential danger can be avoided.

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Life

Saying yes to the college experience

By Caitlyn Kelley | July 3, 2021

It’s possible to have it all in college. However, it’s only possible if you place yourself in healthy environments and communities that allow you to do so.

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Life

Debra Winger is a boss

By Willa Hancock | July 3, 2021

The critical personal, societal and identity-oriented reflection that Debra Winger’s many roles have provoked within me is unparalleled. 

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Life

A reflection on the sky

By Zoya Zahid | June 13, 2021

Maybe the next time you’re outside enjoying the summer weather, you can take a minute to gaze above at the clouds. 

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Life

Dear Cecy, here’s what you should do

By Cecy Juárez | June 7, 2021

Dear Cecy and any incoming first years that stumble upon this, your first year of college is going to be difficult, but you'll be OK. 

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Life

Running a marathon made me a better person

By Mario Rosales | June 3, 2021

The experience of the past 12 months led me to realize how opportunities we take for granted can disappear overnight. There's no time to waste — find your dream and live it.

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Life

This is the final countdown

By Lucie Drahozal | May 23, 2021

I am so thankful that I dread leaving. I have tears in my eyes just writing this. And that is such a blessing.