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Bye-bye Charlie

If you haven’t noticed, we have a new school logo, and there are quite a few mixed emotions about it. The logo is specific for athletics and if you are new to our university, you may not know but the previous logo was named Bedcheck Charlie. Some thought that Charlie was unique and authentic, while […]

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Just the Facts with Julia: Are Oscar best picture movies truly the best movies?

  Seems as though the movies which win Oscars lately aren’t the talk of the town. As a movie lover, I haven’t seen an Oscar-winning best picture since “12 Years a Slave” won back in 2014. Even family and friends I have talked to say they haven’t seen the most recent movie that just won […]

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Summer reads to capture your imagination

Summer is quickly approaching and for many people this means  there will be more time to pick up some books to  read, if you’re into that. Personally, I always like to use the summer months to catch up on reading because during the school year there is just not enough time sometimes to sit down […]

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Good eats for the Chicago heat

Summer is just around the corner which means that outdoor dining and delicious food becomes more appealing. For this reason, I have some tips and ideas of outdoor dining and other good food options in the city of Chicago to make the most of this summer!   If you’re looking for more of a luxury […]

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Healthy snacks that won’t make you feel guilty

If you’re anything like me, you love to snack. My problem though is that I want my snacks to be healthy enough that I don’t feel as guilty when I eat them.    One of my favorite snacks that is easy to make are banana oatmeal pancakes. These are simple to prepare, tasty and will […]

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Breathing exercises help with stress

Stress is one of those things that everyone experiences in some shape or form. A very helpful and easy way to help with stress is to practice breathing exercises, preferably on a daily basis.    Besides helping with stress, breathing exercises can help increase lung capacity, which can improve oxygen delivery to the body and […]

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