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Tag: lifestyle

Opinion: Rules and the Royal Family

26 October 2018
Hannah Jacobs
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The royal family captured the hearts of the public as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle May…

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Self-Exploration: The Lazy-Hardworking Dichotomy

26 October 2018
Anna Warner
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As William Jewell College focuses on re-branding itself, the notion of what comprises a good student undergoes an intellectually trendy articulation. “We” – the good…

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A Royal October: An Update on the British Royal Family

26 October 2018
Maddie McCormick
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, all royal enthusiasts! The world’s most famous family has had a whirlwind October that has excited fans across the world. The…

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Health Column: Does Exercise Really Make You Live Longer?

26 October 2018
Madelyn Comeau
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Experts frequently tout the health benefits of exercise. While many of us don’t meet the recommended minimum weekly amounts of exercise (150 minutes of moderate…

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Women in History: Manikarnika Tambe

19 October 2018
Anna Borgert
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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

19 October 2018
Savannah Hawley
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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

19 October 2018
Madelyn Comeau
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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

12 October 2018
Anna Borgert
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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

12 October 2018
Anna Warner
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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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