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Tag: lifestyle

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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Top 10: Foods of the Midwest

8 February 2019
Caitlin Overmeyer
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The best food and food combos arguably come out of the Midwest. As someone who has grown up in the Midwest, there isn’t a better…

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Where to start with art supplies

8 February 2019
Audrey Mapes
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The sheer variety of art supplies that are available can be daunting to the artist who is strapped for cash. For me, entering an arts…

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Self-Exploration: Scaling my food issues

8 February 2019
Anna Warner
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Since I started at William Jewell College, I’ve obsessed over my weight. Maybe the word obsessed is too strong, maybe it isn’t strong enough. I’m…

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Conspiracy Theory Column: The CIA killed JFK

8 February 2019
Christina Kirk
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It’s only fitting to kick off this column with the mother of all conspiracy theories: the assassination of the 35th president of the United States…

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Health Column: Ways your brain is manipulated by holiday shopping

7 December 2018
Madelyn Comeau
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The holidays are just around the corner, and with the season of joy and cheer comes holiday shopping for many Americans. The allure and magic…

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Self-Exploration Column: When breaks feel anything but restful

7 December 2018
Anna Warner
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This article has gone through several drafts. Even now, I do not know how best to articulate my feelings towards the ever-present exhaustion I feel,…

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