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Creativity has become too individualized
Has anyone ever just been sitting on the couch when out of nowhere, your dad drops the most insane story you’ve ever heard in your life? My dad has plenty of “dad...
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I always feel like somebody's watching me
You are being watched all of the time, whether you notice or not. From supermarket monitors to your own phone, your every move is tracked and recorded. But these are all normal...
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Learning new things is worth the struggle
Childhood was centered around experiencing a variety of things for the first time and pursuing activities to find passions, inspirations and time to practice skills. But as we progress into adulthood, opportunities...
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It's time to embrace letting go
Sometimes I feel like Dory from “Finding Nemo.” I learn my lesson time and time again, only to always return to the same genius revelations. I came to this realization recently when...
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A first-year’s rant about college
I’m currently stuck in a limbo. One half of me feels like I’ve grown drastically from the beginning of the fall semester. My face has matured. I’ve started putting events on a...
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Reassess why you read
Apps like Goodreads and Letterboxd have become increasingly popular in recent years, allowing users a means to log, rate and review media. The apps track books, movies and TV shows, respectively, and...
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Embrace the uncertainty of your college years
I am the type of person who has to-do lists and reminders for everything in my personal, academic and work life. I balance my time evenly among my friends, family and relationships,...
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Preventing a water crisis requires international cooperation
The history of human civilization is often defined by its use of resources. From the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, and the Oil Age to the Atomic Age, our development as...
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Cue the music, pick up the mic
Karaoke. We all know it and love it. There are karaoke bars across the country, and it can even be a casual activity enjoyed by friends in dorms and living rooms. What...
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To climb is to be human
“This is some white people shit.” My father’s words linger in my head just as much as my mother’s fear for my safety. This spring break, I flew to Los Angeles to...
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Euphoria doesn't feel the same anymore
“Euphoria” has always had a unique, remarkable feeling. The glitter, the colorful lights, the soundtrack and just the general ambiance set it apart from other shows. “Euphoria” became known for its aesthetic...