An Open Letter to This Summer
Hello again, Historically, summers and I haven’t had the greatest track record. My summers have …
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In a perfect world, I might have had a chance to succeed in macroeconomics before the final exam. …
I Graduated in Three Years, But Not Without Mishaps
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This saying has become all too familiar to me …
An Open Good-Bye Letter to My Roommates
Dear Roommates, I’ve struggled with ways to say goodbye to you all. In the fall, graduating seemed …
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Intro, three body paragraphs, conclusion, repeat; the good old five-paragraph essay we all know and …
Take Every Opportunity You Can in College
Just do it. Seriously. During my first three years of college, I kind of stagnated. I took classes, …
Confessions of a Homesick Heart
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Moms should receive love and gratitude on all days of the year. but Mother’s Day provides an extra …
Life Hack: How to Make Easy Money Without Ever Leaving Your Dorm
You wake up and the clock reads 7 a.m.; a new day has just begun. Despite only getting four hours of …
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What’s the one night everyone’s been waiting for all their lives? Their 21st birthday. Whether …
How I Hustle Without Being Tired All the Time
Ever have this absurd confidence that you’ll be able to wake up at 6 a.m., plop down at your desk, …
10 Best College Dance Teams in the Nation 2019
Practicing and perfecting routines for competition only marks the start of a truly incredible …
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An Open Letter to Freshman Year: Good Riddance
Dear Freshman Year, As I look back on our time together, I experience a vast array of feelings. None …
10 Movies Every College Woman Should Watch
Have you ever sat down during a movie and felt empowered watching a female lead save the day? Tell …
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An Open Letter to My Finals Week
As 3 a.m. quickly approaches, you’re still in the same place: the library. You finally look up from …
Viewing Failure in a Positive Light
College does a great job of providing students with the tools they need for success. But with …
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Between the constant bustle of college students and housing the state’s capital, it’s no surprise …
Up in Smoke: The Many Sides to the Vape Debate, as Seen on the University of Iowa’s Campus
“Do you mind if I sit upwind from you and vape?” It’s the first thing Evelyn Svendsen asked me as we …
A Brutally Honest Look at My Journey to Loving the English Major
As a high school senior known for her indecisiveness, one thing I knew for sure was that I did not …
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I’ve known and felt comfortable about my bisexuality since the sixth grade. At the time, I didn’t …
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