The English East India Company (EIC), chartered by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600, began as a merchant federation and evolved into the British Empire’s chief…
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Fall Festivities: How to act like it’s fall when it feels like winter
For most midwesterners, fall is a time for a long-awaited reprieve from the exhausting swelteringly hot days of summer. Widely regarded as one of the…
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Health Column: Ways to Stay Healthy in the Winter Months
Many of us endure common colds and sickness once the winter months arrive. However, there are many everyday, simple tasks that can keep you and…
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Women in History: Murasaki Shikibu
The moon lies heavy on the waters of Lake Biwa in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture. The trees are still, moved every so often by the light…
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Self-Exploration: Coming out
In honor of National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, I want to discuss the complexities surrounding the concept of coming out. Honestly, it’s an…
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Fall Festivities: Coffee Review
McLain’s Market: Cinnamon spice latte→ I was so excited to go here and try their bourbon caramel latte or pumpkin spice latte, but, alas, on…
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Health Column: Does La Croix contain insect pesticides?
Sparkling water has been the newest rave since soda has been linked to cancer and a multitude of other diseases. However, recently the sparkling water…
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Queer Eye comes to Kansas City
Yaaaaas, Queens! The Emmy-winning reality TV series “Queer Eye” is filming its third season in none other than Kansas City, Missouri. For those uncultured swines…
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Women in History: Anna Julia Cooper
On pages 24-25 of the most recent version of the passport issued for United States citizens, one can find the words, “The cause of freedom…
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