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Community Colleges are Better
As a college student who planned on diving into a four-year university in my first year of college and then did not, I can tell you that community college first is better. There are several […]
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Plus Size Fast Fashion
It seems like everyone has a horror story from shady sites, like Temu or Shein, that directly produce and ship fast fashion pieces. These vary in intensity—some people receive the wrong order, or the fabric […]
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Yet Another Different Perspective on Des Moines’s Unhoused Populations Treatment
“Southern Hospitality” and “Iowa Nice” could compete for the “biggest BS” award about strangers’ intent. Older people in Des Moines like to talk big on community, I hear no end to South/West/North/East Side Pride. People […]
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More Sleep for More Students
Sleep deprivation is a common issue among college students. With the busyness of attending class, accomplishing assignments on time, and other academic activities, getting a proper amount of sleep is probably not at the top […]
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Why Isolation Can Sometimes Be Good
Socializing is a good way to connect with others. It helps you step out of your comfort zone and utilizes your communication skills. But sometimes we tend to hit the end of our capacity, and […]
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The Monarch Butterfly Is More Than Just Beautiful
Butterflies have always felt magical to me. Their journey from beginning to end is full of purpose. I’ve been connected to butterflies, especially the monarch, for as long as I can remember. As a child, […]
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The Dark Past of Some Favorite Fashion Icons
There’s something to say about American culture when it comes to designer goods and fashion. Fashion as a whole encompasses so much passion and art, with a lengthy history and widespread impact. When the Oscars […]
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The Stigma Behind Men’s Mental Health
Tirell et al.’s research shows that “men are likely to die by suicide than women. In the United States, men account for nearly 75% of all suicides” and “men are less likely to seek help […]
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Adrian’s Mid-Season NFL Awards
Most Valuable Player – Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have been fantastic this year, earning a 7-4 record. There have been a few dropped games, for example, they could’ve beaten the 8-1 […]
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Adrian’s O/U Picks for the 24-25 NBA Season
New Orleans Pelicans Over 45.5 The New Orleans Pelicans had a defensive rating of 111.9 last year, ranking them the sixth best defense in the league. Adding Dejounte Murray in the offseason stacks their group […]