The internet has become a spawn of trends, phrases, and fashions that would be unimaginable without the internet’s unique ability to spread information faster than ever before. With that comes the rise of apps and websites like TikTok, Vine, and Instagram, all of which have been the main perpetrators of…
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Top 10: Do’s and don’ts from a barista
Now that Halloween is over, coffee season is officially in full swing. We’ve had our first snow, and now that the sun is shining less and less, everyone needs caffeine from their favorite coffee shop to start the day. With so many people in coffee shops, it’s necessary to observe…
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A review of the best fall drinks
It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are changing colors, sweaters are now part of everyday attire and everything smells like pumpkin. Coffee shops are finally free from the curse that is summer weather – no one wants hot coffee in the summer. Seasonal drinks have at last…
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A visit to Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch
It’s that time of year again – autumn, a time that calls for cozy sweaters, warm apple cider and visiting a pumpkin patch with your loved ones. This past week I was able to go to Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch – only six miles from campus. My friend Charlene…
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“Bachelor” franchise chooses yet another white lead
When people think of “The Bachelor” on ABC, they think of pretty dresses, sobbing women, petty drama, more sobbing women and fake heterosexual romance. One thing that isn’t included on this list is diversity – but that shouldn’t be a surprise. “The Bachelor” is a show ripe for comedic pickings.…
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Top 10: most inspirational pop song lyrics
Music is one of those timeless things that everyone can enjoy. Even though no one will interpret the same song the same way, there are many lyrics that seem to speak to people on a personal level. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite inspirational quotes from pop…
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Album Review – “Atlas: Year II”
Today, I introduce to you Ryan O’Neal. These days, he is better known as his pseudonym, Sleeping At Last. Very few people have heard of him, but odds are you have definitely heard at least one of his songs before. He’s had songs appear in popular TV shows such as…
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The first-year experience
As I write this, I have been on the Hill for a grand total of three weeks. Since orientation I have: made friends, written four essays, attended my first fraternity party, visited Downtown Kansas City, stayed up far later than I ever intended to, become a member of multiple campus…
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