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4 ways to manage your money in college

January 28, 2019 Christian Bell 1891 Views Financial Advice

Imagine this scenario: You’re at your local grocery store, and after picking up the essentials — and a few non-essentials

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Opinion: The culture of Adderall abuse in college

January 22, 2019 Jenny Lam 1957 Views Adderall, ADHD, Amphetamines, Drug Abuse, Prescription Drugs

It was about three years ago — fall quarter of my freshman year — when I first discovered the power

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Opinion: Allegations against R. Kelly continue discussion of sexual abuse

January 22, 2019 Alyssa Tatro 1711 Views Celebrity culture, MeToo, R Kelly, Sexual assault, Time's Up

For the past 25 years, R&B singer R. Kelly has faced countless sexual assault and abuse allegations without consequence. But

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Opinion: It’s okay to change your major

January 22, 2019 Christian Bell 1797 Views majors, programs, Student Objectives

For those who may feel uncertain about their current path of study, fear not — it’s okay to change your

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Opinion: We must respect the lessons of history

January 14, 2019 Alyssa Tatro 1709 Views authoritarians, Facism, geopolitics, injustice

History isn’t just a bunch of dates and old dead people — it’s the story of us. History tells the

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Opinion: Cut ties with toxicity this new year

January 14, 2019 Christian Bell 1651 Views haters, lifestyle, Toxic Relationships

Imagine this scenario: You are in a race. At the finish line there are medals, each representing a goal you

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Opinion: How to deal with the winter quarter blues

January 7, 2019 Alyssa Tatro 1581 Views advice, January Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Now that the holiday break is over and the jolly cheer has subsided, winter quarter is a looming force for

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Opinion: How to incorporate leisure reading into 2019

January 7, 2019 Christian Bell 1789 Views Leisure Reading, Personal Habits, Reading

Few things are more relaxing than reading.

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Opinion: Why we need more Asian and Asian American representation in Western media

January 7, 2019 Jenny Lam 1870 Views Asian-Americans, Media Representations

The highly-anticipated Hollywood rom-com “Crazy Rich Asians” has made a remarkable landmark for the Asian American community in entertainment. “Crazy