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I painted my room just to feel something, and it worked

By Riley Creamer | May 3, 2020

Just as a coat of paint couldn’t totally erase my feelings about this room, one good day can’t totally erase my fears around living through a pandemic.

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I predict we are entering the next Renaissance

By Riley Creamer | April 28, 2020

Share what you make in the hope that it’ll make someone smile. Tell those who share if their work made you smile.

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There's a king for tigers? And other questions from someone who does not have a Netflix subscription

By Sarah Kim | April 24, 2020

As a result of streaming services, the age of cable television and DVD entertainment is grinding to a halt.  

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COVID-19 gives ‘long distance relationships’ some unprecedented difficulties

By Aaron Doss | April 22, 2020

Make the most of every text and call because for now, a love online is all we’ve got. 

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A DIY guide to making a homemade mask

By Pauline Povitsky | April 15, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their guidelines last week,  recommending that people wear covered masks in public spaces like grocery stores and pharmacies. 

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Learning to appreciate family and friends in quarantine

By Aaron Doss | April 12, 2020

It took a worldwide crisis for me to realize just how lucky I am to have the family that I do.

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Everyone could use a window

By Lucie Drahozal | April 12, 2020

I have been trying new things to occupy my time, and these have been my windows, my new distractions. Find your window.

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My grandfather died the day of the men’s basketball NCAA championship — this is what it’s like a year later

By Abby Sacks | April 10, 2020

 Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of the University’s NCAA title win. 

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How I celebrated my 21st birthday while quarantining

By Josie Sydnor | April 10, 2020

In some ways, it felt inappropriate to call for a celebration given the fear that so many people are experiencing right now. However, the elements that made up my birthday helped us contribute to controlling the spread of the virus and staying sane while quarantining.

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Remembering to treat workers with kindness amidst COVID-19

By Aaron Doss | April 10, 2020

This is merely a call to remember to always treat service workers with kindness — especially in this time of financial uncertainty.

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I listened to 'Hamilton' for the first time

By Emma Keller | April 8, 2020

My name is Emma Keller, and there's a million things I haven't done. Until last month, listening to the Tony-award winning musical sensation "Hamilton" was one of them.

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Getting my hands dirty back home

By Sarah Kim | April 6, 2020

 The opportunity I have decided to take is starting a home gardening project.  

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Traveling with uncertainty — how I got home to Madrid

By Zoe Ziff | March 31, 2020

I smile because although we are all going through a whirlwind of uncertainty, people will still find ways to support and connect with each other, even virtually. 

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I’m not bored because I have my checklist

By Zachary Forstot | March 31, 2020

To avoid falling into my classic vacation routine — waking up at noon, watching TV all day and struggling to get any exercise — I have extended my daily checklist of school activities to my off-Grounds life. 

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Reframing what seems like inevitable disappointment

By Riley Creamer | March 29, 2020

I don’t know where to go or what to do. I’m trying to give myself time for reflection, but it seems silly to worry about a school musical when people are dying. 

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A Japanese international student’s take on postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

By Jason Ono | March 24, 2020

Most people in the world probably see 2020 as the year of the novel coronavirus outbreak — and this is no exception in Japan.

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I was studying abroad in Italy when COVID-19 broke out

By Madison McNamee | March 19, 2020

 “I can’t wait until I’m abroad.” These are the words I often told myself in times of stress throughout college.  

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Regaining perspective on the coronavirus crisis

By Emma Keller | March 19, 2020

We live in a world that is dominated by social media and in a culture that puts too much trust in its most-followed users. It is more obvious now — while the globe is battling COVID-19 — than ever just how dependent we are on “reliable news sources” like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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'In-progress' reflections of an aspiring marathon runner

By Sarah Kim | March 19, 2020

The moment she asked me to run a half-marathon with her, hesitation and doubt rushed in. In high school, we ran cross country together, but I ran for fun, not for the competition.

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The evolution of tattoos and piercings in the workplace

By Aaron Doss | March 14, 2020

These are choices that I made to express myself, and I wanted to prove that I was more than what may meet the eye.