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To Be Honest . . . with Caitlin Troutman

6 February 2015
Caitlin Troutman
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To be honest…I think there’s a problem with the sorority recruitment process. There are aspects of it that I like, namely meeting new people and eating…

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“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” fails to deliver the excitement that is characteristic of the series

5 December 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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“Mockingjay – Part 1” provided too much setting and not enough action, making it a less dynamic and engaging of a film than its predecessors.…

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To Be Honest . . . with Channing Wall

5 December 2014
Channing Wall
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To Be Honest… I have learned way too much to be bitter. Three years ago I began an adventure on which many others were also…

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The Circle of 6 app is a one-click key to college student safety

5 December 2014
Mary Luber
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Trekking up the Sahara stairs under the dim lights after a middle-of-the-night QT run. Being invited to a party with that person you kind of…

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2014 Academy Awards: nomination predictions with Sarah Crosley

21 November 2014
Sarah Crosley
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The following films and actors are hot contenders for the upcoming award season, especially for the Academy Awards. Here are some of my predictions based…

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To Be Honest . . . with Morgan Allen

21 November 2014
Morgan Allen
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To be honest, I am completely over feeling guilty about my emotions. For ages, there has been a ridiculous stigma attached to people being emotional.…

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On the Queue: “Electrick Children”

21 November 2014
Lauren Berndt
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Bundled up in sweats on the couch and with no one to cuddle, I powered up the iPad and turned to my one true friend—Netflix.…

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“Interstellar” is a thought-provoking and emotional drama that transcends space and time

14 November 2014
Dylan Jones
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In the distant future, humanity realizes that its time on Earth is ending. Welcome to the sci-fi astrological world of “Interstellar.” The film depicts Earth…

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Why are we obsessed with Chipotle?

14 November 2014
Cole Allee
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Long lines and high prices are not stopping Chipotle Mexican Grill from growing in popularity faster than any other fast, casual restaurant.  Their amazing food…

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