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The scariest movies on Netflix

28 October 2016
Lauren Berndt
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All Hallows Eve is upon us, and my wallet is terrified. Spending wads on Halloween costumes and haunted house tickets is far more frightening than…

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To be honest…with Kristen Agar

21 October 2016
Kristen Agar
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To be honest, I’m tired of the social stigma that surrounds anxiety and depression. These mental illnesses affect such a large number of individuals, yet…

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An Ode to Birkenstocks

21 October 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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The first time I ever saw a pair of Birkenstocks, my high school English teacher was rocking a really nice pair of clogs. I later…

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Vegan and vegetarian options in Liberty

21 October 2016
Hania Osman
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1) Morning Day ($$) This local restaurant serves organic and mostly health food. It also has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. One of their…

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Humans of Jewell

21 October 2016
Madelyn Comeau
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Freshman nursing major Jailyn Marshall opens up about her musical talents and what it’s like being a division II athlete. When asked what she loves…

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“Audrie & Daisy” brings light to sexual assault

10 October 2016
Grace Webber
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Daisy Coleman was 14 years old when she was raped. Audrie Pott was 16 years old when she was sexually assaulted and committed suicide. Both…

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Humans of Jewell

10 October 2016
Danielle Wiles
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Jeremy Hofman, a first year Oxbridge institutions and policy major, shares with the Monitor his passion for civil rights, along with his biggest fears, goals…

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Local Natives get funky with their third album

7 October 2016
Erin Melton
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“Sunlit Youth” is a worthy junior attempt by Local Natives. I begin with a disclaimer, an admission of extreme bias. The Local Natives is the…

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New java joint grinds its way to Liberty Square

30 September 2016
Lauren Berndt
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Hammerhand becomes the newest local business. Sip, guzzle or swish, the new java joint in Liberty is ready to filter and fuel the rest of…

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