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Category: Lifestyle

Conspiracy Theory Column: The Curse of Tippecanoe

15 February 2019
Sydney Bass
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The conspiracy theory of The Curse of Tippecanoe has always been an interesting but surprisingly not widely known theory. Keeping with the political conspiracies, this…

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Top 10: Most Iconic Donald Trump Tweets

15 February 2019
Christina Kirk
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Ah, Donald J. Trump – presumably our only president whose tweets come directly from his own – NOT SMALL – thumbs, instead of being carefully manufactured…

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Where to start with digital art

15 February 2019
Audrey Mapes
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While there are some who try to claim that digital art is not real art, the truth is that a great deal of the pieces…

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Best of Liberty: Thrifting

15 February 2019
Harper Vincent
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Living in the midwest requires an arsenal of clothing for different weather conditions. In one season, you may be wearing shorts one day and a…

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Recap of the Puppy Bowl

15 February 2019
Rachel Bell
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In this day and age the world is often painted as a dark and terrible place. The Chiefs barely miss out on playing in the…

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Health Column: The stigma surrounding mental illness

15 February 2019
Madelyn Comeau
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We have all felt it one way or another. Life seems to throw every challenge and obstacle in our way, and some days we may…

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Opinion: Netflix and the romanticization o​​​f violence

15 February 2019
Madison Carroll Porth
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What show are you watching on Netflix right now? This is a common question asked in our generation and, if you’re like me, your answer…

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Health Column: Top 5 most nutritious foods

8 February 2019
Madelyn Comeau
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As millions of people in the U.S. are seeking a healthier and more well-balanced lifestyle, fad diets have become phenomenon. While many of these fad…

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Winter Fashion Trends: pajamas and layers are (finally) in

8 February 2019
Julia Yamate Geminiano de Almeida
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We’re in the middle of winter, a season that many claim to be the most fashionable one of all. But, on the other hand, we…

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