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Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Everything changes and nothing remains still
When I was little, I had extremely strict rules and expectations for my future: be a computer engineer like my father, start a nonprofit...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Ask yourself, why not?
Every morning before middle school, my mom would say to me: “Be kind, be courageous and don’t mumble.” Much of my college experience has...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: A love letter to shared spaces
I grew up an only child, and it is safe to say that I came to college with a fear of shared spaces — communal bathrooms,...
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: An obvious metaphor between the moon mission and college
There’s a scene in Samantha Harvey’s 2023 book "Orbital" in which an astronaut on the International Space Station tells his daughter that progress is beautiful....
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Opinion: Harris and Trump’s closing arguments reflected two divergent paths for the future
As this election concludes, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' closing arguments painted two clashing visions for America. In a deeply personal message, Harris has...
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Opinion: Fruits that I believe should never be put in cakes
Every trauma has its origin story. When I was but a wee child — young, naive, oblivious to the cruelties of this world —...
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Opinion: How an Idaho redneck became involved with ROSE
After an arduous 13-hour-long drive the previous day, we were finally here. The day was March 22, 2024, and we were ready to attend...
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Opinion: Call Her Cronkite?
A trusted anchor for the CBS Evening News and a defining figure of the 20th century, Walter Cronkite was the man whose voice could...
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Opinion: Why aren’t concerts about the music anymore?
If you’re someone who knows me, it’s likely that one of the first things you realized about me was that I love concerts. I...
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Opinion: The structure of my foreign language classes crippled my desire to learn
Growing up, I always enjoyed the concept of being able to speak another language. I often fantasized about opportunities to connect with others from...
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Opinion: Jill Stein is undermining Kamala Harris in a critical election
As we approach another high-stakes presidential election, Jill Stein has reemerged on the political scene, this time with the potential to tip the scales toward Donald...
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Opinion: Why is the Internet telling me to lose weight?
Content warning: this article discusses eating disorders and disordered behavior. As a 19-year-old woman, a lot of what I see on the internet is designed...
