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Live Well, Be Well: The power of breath (9/21/22)What drives the force of life? What keeps all of us alive? I think many of us believe the heart is the force that keeps our bodies alive and functioning. It makes sense, right? It’s the most emphasized organ when speaking about health. However, the heart is far from the most important organ when it comes to our bodily health...
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Effects of Number 5: “How Albert Pujols’ homecoming has inspired on one of SEMO’s biggest sluggers” (5/10/22)El Hombre. The Machine. No. 5. Kids from Missouri have emulated and looked up to St. Louis Cardinals’ legend Albert Pujols throughout their childhood, whether because of the open batting stance or the strut around the base paths after a 400-foot blast at Busch Stadium.
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Celebrity couples – hot or please just stop! (5/4/22)Scandals, crazy age gaps, divorce money and out-of-wedlock children are just a few ideas that come to my mind when I hear about celebrity couples. And let me tell youuu, I have some very STRONG opinions about celebrity couples. I’ll keep it light, for now…
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Ask me Anything: What to do with my major? (4/27/22)Today’s question: I’m not sure what to do with my major. How’d you know what you wanted to do?
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Classical music - timeless, meaningful, wordless (4/25/22)How can such beautiful music not contain any words?
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Notes from Abroad: The sweet smell of orange trees (4/19/22)It’s a struggle trying not to view my time in Barcelona as a long-term vacation, where I just sit on the beach, eat tapas and go shopping all day. Learning to balance work and play is key to a meaningful study abroad experience.
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SEMO's parking arrangements should be more accommodating to students (4/14/22)One of the most unfortunate activities SEMO students face on a college campus could be the long, tedious walks whenever they need to go anywhere on campus like going to class or getting food. This issue is certainly present at SEMO and although some students have the ability to park their cars in multiple lots, most students do not get the same luxury.
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Not so (American) Girl Boss of you, AGD: The best, worst and overlooked American Girl dolls (4/13/22)The type of American Girl Doll (AGD) you resonate with says something about you. It’s the same sort of phenomenon that occurs among us when discussing our favorite member of a (boy) band or even our favorite character in a game. For example, if you were/are a Harry gal, you’re a little crunchy granola. (There’s no shade here; me, too, baby — me, too.)
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Notes from Abroad: How an astrology meme predicted my future (4/6/22)I think we all know that sometimes the astrology memes and weirdly detailed descriptions of zodiac signs can be a little far reaching at times, but 14 year old me would strongly disagree.
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Happy sad or sad happy — you tell me! (3/31/22)Alright — we all love listening to music when we're sad. Or, at least I do. But do you listen to happy music or sad music?
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Notes from Abroad: Rolling with the punches (3/30/22)I have heard from many Europeans that Americans are seen as “overly-polite.” I believe this stems from a people-pleasing mindset.
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Ask me Anything: Fate (3/28/22)This week’s question: What do you think about the concept of fate?
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First off the Shelf : The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (3/26/22)Spring break was the best time: time to sit at the beach, go to a big city or just stay at home and scroll social media. I wish I could say I went to the beach, but nahh I stayed and fell into the wormhole of TikTok.
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This just in: Bold tights are herreeeee (3/25/22)Anybody remember the ~wild~ tights trend of the early 2010s? Yes, Hot Topic cat cutout tights – I’m talking to you.
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Cheerful and cheeky - a spotlight on female pop and rap artists (3/24/22)We're about three week's into Women's History Month, but don’t stop the celebration now! This week, we’ll discuss the two best genres for parties: pop and rap…and the female artists that inspire them!
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Logging off: Relying on phones and Google to survive (3/20/22)Everything in Times Square is the best: the best in the city, the best in the country, the best in the world. I don’t know how it’s possible, but every pizzeria on the block is labeled New York City’s best. There are so many “best” pizza places, the only way to discover the true best pizza is to Google it.
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Arrow-scopes March 10 - 16 (3/9/22)Aries, the middle of this month puts you in alignment with others around you, in both action and value. You’ll feel more productive while your personal tastes and preferences mesh with your circle.
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Logging off: The beauty of boredom (3/7/22)I love waiting. Waiting in line at Starbucks. Waiting for class to start. Waiting in the car to arrive at my destination. I’m not being sarcastic; I truly love these moments. They provide a space to breathe in my schedule. A space to simply be a person in the world.
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Ask me Anything x Logging Off: Getting Off Your Phone (The Age Old Dilemma) (3/7/22)A portrait of a soldier gravely wounded on a battlefield. The painting used cultural understanding of religious depictions of the wounding and death of Jesus as a language to communicate the pain felt by the subjects of the painting. I took a picture of it because it is hard for me to comprehend how someone can be that good at painting.
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First off the Shelf: Milk and Honey (3/6/22)It is the middle of the semester and we all have such heavy loads of school work. For me, this means less time to sit down and get invested in a book that is hundreds of pages long. So this week, I took a step back and grabbed a poetry book (or two).
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Fierce femmes and indie ladies - put your headphones on! (3/3/22)With Women’s History Month now upon us, I think it's time we highlight some female artists in music.
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Logging off: Creating a “no notifications” zone (2/27/22)My uncle owns a cabin in the mountains. It’s nestled against a hill on a beautiful piece of ranch land.There’s a stable with horses and a long front porch for watching the sunrise or staring at the Milky Way. The interior is filled with cozy couches, breakfast nooks and huge dining tables to fit the whole family. In the morning, we wake up slowly, quietly. We take our time, because there’s tons of it.
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Let’s talk about the *problems* with TikTok’s balaclava trend (2/25/22)Hi gal pals! I knowwww we usually discuss a *silly lil fashion trend,* but today’s a teeny bit different. Lately, my Insta Reels page has been fillllllled with videos of balaclavas, silky headscarves and other head coverings. It made me think — considering the discrimination and harrassment Muslim women face for wearing hijabs, is this trend a bit problematic?
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Sounds, notes and lyrics - a palette of music (2/24/22)Music can be very subjective. What sounds like robot noises to one person, can in turn be musical heaven for another.
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Arrow-scopes Feb. 24 - March 2 (2/23/22)The end of this month is all about communication, as Mercury in Aquarius squares off with Uranus in Taurus. Big conversations, reactive words and speaking from pain are all on the calendar for everyone.
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Notes from Abroad: Don’t take it personal (2/22/22)Whewww… let’s talk about culture shock and its effects on your self confidence!
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Ask me Anything: Dating someone in a relationship (2/21/22)Today’s question: If I like someone who is in a relationship, but seems like they may be interested in me, how should I approach them if I want to be in a relationship with them? Or should I drop it?
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Logging off: Posting photos before we take them (2/20/22)Almost all of us have fallen into the influencer-wannabe mindset. Posing in front of colored walls. Performing TikTok dances on the beach instead of swimming. Posting stories of our fruit-filled smoothie bowls.
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First Off the Shelf: The Selection (2/19/22)Do you ever wish you lived in another world? I mean like really – who wouldn’t?
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Main character energy: rainbow hair (2/18/22)I know you’ve seen it allllll over your Insta feed. You’ve wanted to try it, but maybe you’re a lil scared.
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William Afton — will he ever give up? (2/17/22)William Afton, a man of many … talents? Coming back from the dead, designing highly-intelligent animatronics … murdering children — the list goes on and on!
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Arrow-scopes Feb. 16 - 23 (2/16/22)It’s full moon time! This full moon is a very special one. It’s the snow moon, and it’s in Leo! This lunation will affect every sign, but to my Leos and Aquarius’, she is coming for you. Because the moon is in Leo and sits opposite Aquarius, we’ll be forced to look at what’s best for our community and what’s best for ourselves, all while feeling empowered, optimistic and … spicy.
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Logging off: The start of my Instagram addiction (2/13/22)In seventh grade, my crush at the time asked me if I was on Instagram. I had zero idea what Instagram was, so I did what any middle schooler would do and lied before proceeding to furiously Google the term after school.
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Euphoria’s Cassie is *not* okay – but her makeup is fireeee (2/11/22)Cassie makes horrible decisions, but I <3 her anyway.
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Out with the old and starting with the new…FNAF style! (2/10/22)So Security Breach came out in December, and it completely changed up the FNAF series, in the gameplay sense.
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Arrow-scopes Feb. 9 - Feb. 15 (2/9/22)Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, palentine’s day, galentine’s day, or nothing at all on Feb. 14, there’s no denying the cosmic pull (and push) your sign has. This week we’re talking your most and least compatible signs!
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Notes from Abroad: Beauty in the Struggle (2/8/22)As of yesterday, I have been in Barcelona as a Spanish resident for one full week. Let me tell ya, it is everything I did not imagine and more!
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Ask me Anything: What’s the solution to climate change? (2/7/22)In the documentary “The Corporation,” Interface CEO Ray Anderson said, “Our civilization is not flying because it’s not built according to the laws of aerodynamics for civilizations that would fly. And of course, the ground is still a long way away, but some people have seen that ground rushing up sooner than the rest of us.”
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First Off the Shelf: The Percy Jackson Series (2/5/22)Was it just me or was everyone OBSESSED with Greek gods and mythology back in middle school? I mean I craved all the knowledge about the different gods and the stories behind them.
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DIY this 2000s throwback trend (2/4/22)Picture this: It’s 2008. The sun is shining. Birds are singing. Your biggest priority is choosing between neon green and hot pink beads for your bestie’s friendship bracelet.
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FNAF - nostalgia wrapped in a never-ending series (2/3/22)From childhood to now, Five Nights At Freddy’s has always been a secret obsession of mine.
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Arrow-scopes Feb. 3 - Feb. 8 (2/2/22)Whew! We can all breathe a sigh of relief this week, because the first Mercury retrograde of the year is officially OVER as of Feb. 3. If last week felt particularly draining and uncommunicative, especially in your romantic or professional relationships, thank Mercury (and Venus, whose retrograde ended Jan. 29).
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Notes from Abroad: The fruits of my labor (2/1/22)Here I am, sitting on my first connecting flight to Barcelona.
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First Off the Shelf: “From Blood and Ash” (1/29/22)Full disclosure: I judge books by their covers, especially if there are swords, crowns or a pretty ball gown. Immediately I will believe it is what I am looking for. “From Blood and Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout is no exception. Sitting on the shelves of Barnes and Noble, it pulled me straight in – I’m not sure if it was the sword or the red leaves, but it was something. This week, I'm going to break down the first book of the series and hopefully get you to read them all before the fourth book comes out in March.
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Emily in a fashion lover’s nightmare (1/28/22)Calling all French majors out there: What’s the translation for “What the actual heck?”
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The new year’s spotlight … on Teamfight Tactics! (1/27/22)I know it’s cliché, but we are in the new year now, so it’s time to get into some new games!
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Arrow-scopes Jan. 26 - Feb. 2 (1/26/22)Aries, 2021 was … rough. You held on through the thick of it, and it’s going to pay off. This week means seeing the fruits of your labor. It’s time to take what you’ve learned from this experience and invest in the future.
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First Off the Shelf: “A Court of Thorn and Roses” (1/22/22)With the start of the semester, it’s easy to fall into a stressful routine. Wake up, go to school, go to work, do homework, cry (maybe that’s just me), do more homework, and hopefully, get some sleep. This semester, I told myself to pick up a hobby as a way to try to destress.
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Add a lil Very Peri into your life (1/21/22)Welcomeeeeeee to a new year, pals! The December announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year is like a holiday for fashion nerds. Every year, the color company chooses a hue that captures the vibe of the new year.
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Cool Math Games — the gateway to slacking off in class! (11/10/21)For me, Cool Math Games was one of my gateways into the gaming world.
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The do’s and don'ts of hair gloss (11/10/21)Lemme say it right now — I am a hair gloss stan!
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War for the Real(est) Gameday Look (9/1/21)RuPaul said it best: “You better work!” AKA, my special message to the makeup primers this week. Thursday is the annual War for the Wheel football game against SIU, and I gotta say — there’s nothing worse than (literally) melting in the heat when you should be cheering on your fave team...
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Column: Your fall fashion forecast (8/17/21)Uhhh, it’s August? Already? Hot girl summer is rapidly coming to an end, and there’s about a billion things on your back-to-school agenda. From mapping out the best routes on campus to penning your class schedule in your brand-new academic planner, there’s barely any time left to craft a new wardrobe...
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Column: A vaccinated girl summer (5/7/21)Say it with me: A {https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/6-old-renames-covid-vaccine-105820622.html Fauchi Ouchie} now, Vaccinated Girl (or guy or nonbinary pal) Summer later.
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Column: A look back at the 2019 OVC Champions (5/6/21)As the Ohio Valley Conference tournament approaches for the 2021 Southeast softball team, the 2019 OVC championship team looks back on their season in hopes to help inspire Team 45.
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Column: Let’s chat Academy Awards (4/30/21)For someone who never watches sports, red carpets at award shows are aaaaaaalmost like my Super Bowl.
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Column: How to make the most out of graduating in 2021 (4/30/21)We have officially made it. Well, almost.
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Column: Deck out your ear with the latest piercing trends (4/27/21)Today’s column comes with a chilly forecast: I’m predicting lots of ice today!
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Column: Silk scarves, Gen-Z yellow and Barbie shoes (4/16/21)Hiiiiiiiii, pals! Welcome back to another episode of I’m Too Old to Understand TikTok Teen Trends. What do the three items in the title have in common?
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Column: Four fashion takeaways from Tay’s music video (4/9/21)I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22 (fashion tips from Tay).
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Column: How to make the most out of springtime in Cape (4/7/21)It is officially spring, and you know what that means? Yep, it’s time for my list of ways to enjoy the season to its fullest. Here are some ways you can make the most out of spring:
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Column: Plan the perfect ‘fit for your vaccine appointment (4/2/21)As Lin-Manuel Miranda announced in the second track of his Broadway musical “Hamilton,” I’m not throwing away my shot.
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Column: 2020 has done enough, please don’t bring back low-rise jeans (3/26/21)Hi, besties! Any other 2000s babies out there?
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Column: How to make the most of your pandemic birthday (3/25/21)As of March 16, I have officially celebrated two birthdays since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic a bit more than a year ago, so I think we can all say I know the best way to celebrate your birthday safely during a pandemic. Especially because I celebrated my 21st — and now my 22nd — birthdays safely.
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Column: Win the skincare game (3/17/21)It’s 10 p.m. on a weeknight. Do you know where your friendly neighborhood columnist is?
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Column: Fashion hacks for a killer DIY photoshoot (3/6/21)Sooooooo, maybe your Insta has been looking a little drab lately. No shame in admitting it — I’ve been there! Sometimes, the best remedy for a tired feed is switching things up.
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Column: How to make the most out of your own photoshoot in Cape (3/6/21)We’ve all seen them, those super cute photos friend groups “spontaneously” take. Have you ever wanted to do it yourself, but just don’t know where to start? Well, sit back and relax because I can help you accomplish a simple, spur-of-the-moment photo shoot.
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Column: Marvel’s biggest year yet (3/1/21)Following a year with no Marvel Cinematic Universe content, 2021 looks to be the biggest year for the MCU on record.
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Column: Join the side part vs. middle part debate (2/26/21)Another day, another fashion hack from TikTok teens.
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How to make the most out of a Spring Break-less semester (2/18/21)Yes, it is very disappointing we don’t get to have spring break this semester, but complaining about it over and over again isn’t going to magically bring it back for this one year.
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Column: Throw on this throwback (2/17/21)Buckle up, pals: we’re taking the time machine for a spin. Today, we’re talking about a trend that’s from wayyyy back.
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Column: Answering your fashion q’s (2/9/21)I asked, you answered: What are your biggest fashion and beauty questions of 2021?
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Column: Arenado makes Cardinals contender in NL and MLB (2/4/21)The St. Louis Cardinals took the baseball world by storm in the evening hours of Jan. 29 when it was reported they had acquired all-star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies.
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Column: Where are Cara Delevingne’s eyebrows now? (2/3/21)I remember hearing about Cara’s eyebrows nonstop in 2016. Then, poof: they faded into oblivion. Well, they are still located on her face (obvi) but have since faded from the public’s consciousness.
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Column: How to make the most out of Canvas for Students (1/25/21)As we begin the new semester, it is important to know the biggest change for students and staff is a digital one.
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Column: Your 2021 style resolutions (1/19/21)Ahhhh, finally, we can say it: happy 2021!
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Column: The ultimate gift guide for the beauty guru in your life (12/7/20)As we’re finishing up this semester at Southeast, I’ve definitely been dreaming of Christmas break … the holidays are so fun! However, it’s easy to stress over what gifts to give your loved ones. If you’re still searching for the perfect gift for a beauty guru in your life, look no further! I’ve dished the details on how to pick the perfect present.
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A new generation of Gossip Girl (12/3/20)If you’re up-to-date on your Netflix binge-watching, you’ve definitely seen a few episodes of “Gossip Girl.”
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How to make the most of remote learning (11/23/20)As we approach the designated two weeks of the online learning part of this semester, it is important to be prepared for the change. Here are some tips to help with productivity as we get closer to the end of the semester:
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Who’s behind the Arrow design (11/18/20)An advertising student walks into a newsroom, looks around and says, “Why is everybody running?” That’s how I felt when I walked down to the basement of the Rust Center for Media — home of the Southeast Arrow — on my first day as the design editor.
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Column: Breaking down boot styles (11/6/20)With the changing seasons comes a change in wardrobe — especially in shoes! Gone are the carefree sandals and sneakers of the hot summer months as the temperatures dip towards freezing. Boots soon emerge as the shoe staple of autumn and winter months! There are so many different kinds of the shoe style, it’s difficult to know where to start! I’ve broken down a few of this fall’s hottest boot styles, just for you. Add them to your closet, ASAP.
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Column: How to make the most out of a college budget (11/5/20)It is a classic saying that all college kids are broke. Which for the most part is true; however, there are some ways you can be a little less broke than some of your friends.
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Score your “I Voted” sticker (10/27/20)This Nov. 3, the hottest new accessory will be dropping across the country. Worn by celebrities and influencers alike, this limited-edition item can soon be yours. All you gotta do? Vote!
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How to make the most out of this election (10/26/20)As the election gets closer with each day, it is important to know the best ways to make sure this is not just another Tuesday. The most you can do is to vote. If you haven’t already voted by mail or through early voting, you can do that right now! As college students who don’t attend school in their registered county, you can request an absentee ballot. ...
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Share the thrift flips (10/18/20)Macklemore’s early 2010s song “Thrift Shop” erased stigmatization of secondhand clothing that spanned a generation, prompting the growth of Gen-Z-run online resale shops. In this essay I will —
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How to make the most out of autumn during a pandemic (10/18/20)Like everything this year, holidays have had to adapt to the new normal. However, there are still fun ways to celebrate Halloween and the fall season. Here are just a few:
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Stay cozy alllll day long (10/14/20)Picture this: it’s a chilly fall morning, frost on the grass and fog in the air. You just cannot leave the comfort of your bed, so you are simply content to live out the rest of your days as a peaceful, comfy burrito.
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Dress for the weather without feeling Missouri-able (10/5/20)To paraphrase a Tweet, it’s now “wear a sweater in the morning, regret it in the afternoon” kinda weather. If you’ve lived in Missouri long enough, you definitely know the feeling.
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How to make the most out of your IOS 14 update (10/5/20)It has been over two weeks since Apple came out with their most recent iPhone update, and if you’re like me, then you’ve probably already played around widgets and shortcuts on your device. If you aren’t like me and want to learn how to customize your phone with the new update, you are definitely in the right place!
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Binge these fashion flicks (9/23/20)Ahh, the first cool breeze of fall: here comes sweater weather, cozying up with a hot cup of coffee, and, of course, bingeing a new Netflix show under a mountain of blankets.
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Bold eyeliner 101 (9/1/20)Eyes are the window to the soul, right? If that’s true, shouldn’t you decorate your home a little?
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Back to real clothes (8/28/20)I love getting ready in the morning. It’s the routine of things: queuing up a killer playlist, deciding on the day’s makeup look and of course, finding something to wear. The global pandemic, well, changed things a bit.
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I AM LUCKY (4/23/20)It is about a month into all of this craziness, and I really couldn’t tell you what exactly is going through my head.
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What is coming back, the music or the aesthetic of vinyl? (4/5/20)While I do not call myself a professional in the music world (yet), I do consider myself an eager participant of listening to music. I have been to over 30 concerts, have three full bins of records, I have been shown/listened to multiple kinds of music and have played multiple instruments...
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Kobe Bryant: Lessons learned in understanding the 'game' called life (3/2/20)On Monday, Feb. 24, the world honored the legacy of legendary five-time National Basketball Association champion Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, during the public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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Don’t bet against Tesia Thompson (2/10/20)I will never forget the fire in Tesia Thompson’s eyes when she told me, “I just want a championship.”
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Kobe Bryant was more than just basketball (1/30/20)When I heard the news, I didn’t believe it. I couldn’t. I refused. There was just no way that Kobe Bryant was dead.
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The Legend that is Kobe Bryant (1/29/20)On the night of April 13, 2016, the Golden State Warriors were one win away from history.