Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Chilly critique of Christmas classic: Think about the significance of song lyrics

By Shannon McClain, Guest columnist It is easy to get caught up in a song. There is the music, the melody and the beat. If you are watching a performance...

Introverts: Not abnormal, just different

I have often found myself in situations where I have asked myself, “am I normal?” Like last Friday, when my roommate invited by to Seattle to visit friends at the...

Appreciate all beliefs this holiday season

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Wanderlust: Appreciate and take advantage of adventures during J-term travel

Sometimes studying abroad is about the mini adventures that are had between all the traditional sightseeing Traveling to London and Paris had always been a dream of mine. I had...

Beat the Winter Blues

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The Real Thanksgiving

By Kelli Breland, A&E Editor The word "Thanksgiving" usually brings forward images of steaming turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, festive cornucopias and happy pilgrims sharing a meal with "the Indians." Corporate marketing,...

Sustainability: Reduce food waste this holiday season

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