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I Look Incredible: at Liberty thrift shops

10 April 2015
Caitlin Troutman
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In my opinion, the best part about the whole hipster movement has been the clothing options. Spending $75 on shirt from Buckle is not cool…

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To Be Honest . . . with Erin Melton

10 April 2015
Erin Melton
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To be honest I think that it’s unfair for people to expect significant commitment in college relationships. While this is of course a generalization to which there…

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“It Follows” you everywhere

10 April 2015
Mary Luber
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David Robert Mitchell’s “It Follows” is not your mother’s horror movie . . . but then again, it sort of is. The latest teen horror…

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Timeout with Trevor Adams: racism in the NFL draft

27 March 2015
Trevor Adams
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Jadeveon Clowney, right, pose for a picture as Clowney was chosen No. 1 overall by the Houston Texans in…

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“Insurgent” diverges too much from the books

27 March 2015
Kristen Agar
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“Insurgent,” the sequel to the popular movie adaptation of the young adult bestseller, “Divergent,” follows the average storyline of the modern teen action film: hot…

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“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”: Females are strong as hell

27 March 2015
James Webber
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With its new show, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Netflix has once again shown the power exclusive online content can have. Created by Tina Fey, who also wrote…

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To Be Honest . . . with Sarah Crosley

27 March 2015
Sarah Crosley
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To be honest, my Facebook, my Twitter and somehow even my Instagram are flooded with clickbait, which is an abuse of the share button. For the purpose…

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Timeout with Michael McCuaig: Concussions in the NFL

13 March 2015
Michael McCuaig
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Head to head collisions and concussions are becoming more of a problem in the NFL. Is it the NFL’s responsibility to protect its players? Photo…

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Double-down on drama: House of Cards vs. The West Wing

13 March 2015
Grace Smith
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After you finish binging the third season of House of Cards, renew your faith in government by watching the West Wing. “House of Cards” is…

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