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Category: Lifestyle

Health Column: America’s vaping epidemic is raising concerns

30 November 2018
Madelyn Comeau
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E-cigarettes, or vape pens, work by heating a liquid containing nicotine until it vaporizes. It is touted by experts that the rise in vaping is…

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Christmas Controversy: Fake trees are the way to go

30 November 2018
Sydney Bass
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It’s finally the real Christmas time. People are dragging out their lights, wrapping paper and little Nativity scenes. But the big star of Christmas decorations…

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Holiday Happenings: From Scrooge to Santa – how to get into the holiday spirit

30 November 2018
Michaela Esau
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As soon as the leftover turkey is wrapped up in the fridge and the dishes are washed I am in full-blown Christmas mode. Are you…

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Christmas Controversy: Real Christmas trees reign supreme

30 November 2018
Savannah Hawley
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Evergreen trees have been celebrated since ancient times, in celebration of the winter solstice, life and vitality. It was likely Germany, though, that first incorporated…

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Health Column: 5 Best Dorm Room Workouts

16 November 2018
Madison Carroll Porth
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If you don’t have the time, or energy, to make it to the gym here are great workouts that can be done in your dorm…

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Holiday Happenings: Sweaters + Bad Christmas Movies = Holiday Cheer

16 November 2018
Anna Warner
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I am definitely one of those people who considers it the holiday season as soon as November begins, and this year was no different. I…

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Self-Exploration: Personal Self Care Tips

16 November 2018
Anna Warner
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Talking about self-care requires nuancing the term. First, self-care isn’t about buying yourself things to feel better. Of course, that can be involved, but it…

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Advice Column: LaDues and Don’ts

9 November 2018
Nick LaDue
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Best restaurants close to Jewell? I hear Boozers has really good food. What places should I avoid (other than the caf)? There are many many…

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Holiday Happenings: The Overlooked Holiday Middle Child – Thanksgiving

9 November 2018
Hannah Koehler
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Unfortunately positioned between Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving often receives much less excitement than Halloween and Christmas. For many, on Nov. 1 the witch hats are…

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