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The pressure of first-generation students
First-generation students are a different breed from those who are not. We have a hide unlike those who cannot quite understand our circumstances, formed from the pressures placed by those around us or even from our selves. Many first-gens can relate to the feeling that they must beat insurmountable odds and reach unfathomable depths, as […]
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The journey of leaving the nest
For 18 long years, we are held within the safety and familiarity of our homes. From the stages of being a baby, to becoming a kid, to blossoming into our adolescence, to finally leaving our nests and metamorphosing into adults. This change certainly doesn’t happen overnight, and as we all know, there are many stages […]
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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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