Why I Have Stopped Taking Clothes to the Charity Shops and Why I Buy Second Hand
Let’s start with the latter, why I buy second hand. It all leads back to the fast fashion industry and its detrimental effects on people...
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Quarantine, A Year Later
30th of March, 2020 The setup is such: I am in the United States and the coronavirus has brought the cracks and folds of Capitalism out in...
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Lessons from Cleopatra
Cleopatra from Shakespeare's tragedy Anthony and Cleopatra can be rightfully considered the paragon of female power, agency, and self-...
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COVID-19: The poor continue to suffer
In those countries which are classed as “developed” or “underdeveloped”, COVID-19 is running at up to 50% of the population. The short term...
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How Personal Growth has Been Portrayed More in the Media
Social media is prevalent in today’s generation. Not only does it give you multiple accesses to communication, it opens the doors to...
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Are our institutions really helping “develop” the global “poor”?
At first glance, it appears that the development industry has completely sincere aims. However, on closer inspection, when these goals are...
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New Beginnings: Start of Freshman Year vs. Start of Senior Year
We are all facing new beginnings as we move into the next school year.
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'Grey's Anatomy' & the Destruction of Character Development
Fans' only hope with Rhimes is that their favorite character isn’t maimed or brutally murdered when it’s time for their departure.
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Humanitarian Crisis in Alaska
Alaska is a land of many resources. Beyond its beauty, Alaska provides many resources for the US and the people who reside in the state...
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Self-Love On A College Budget
Self-love is the single most important thing one must manifest as an individual. It is so easy to get caught up in all of the worldly...
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The Marathon Man'tality: How David Horne's Engaging Workshop is Uplifting Men of Color
On March 1st, Emmanuel College welcomed David Horne, also known as Detonator, to present The Marathon Man’tality, a workshop focused on...
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Addressing the Toxic People in Your Life
This detox will take about 20 pounds off your shoulders
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Being Allergic to the Largest External Organ
I want to start by disclaiming that I am in no way a doctor. While I joke with my mom that I could be one based on the amount of doctor-...
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How to Increase Your Blog Traffic
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New Development Coming to Chicago
Chicago officials reveal that their new $7 billion investment is well underway in the next coming years. Previously used as a rail yard in...
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Breaking Bad Habits
Breaking long-lived habits is harder than it sounds. Since I was little, I was unable to control my nail-biting. Even though I hated it, it...
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The 5 Stages of a Pregnancy Scare
The best laid plans may not always succeed
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Upping Your Game in the Professional World
Going to college is all about personal growth, especially in the professional realm. After all, your overall goal with that (expensive!)...
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Life When All Your Finals are Before Finals Week
Finals week should be “finals season”
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College Park Becoming a Top College Town Explained
There’s a theme in College Park: new, new, new. New apartment buildings, new academic buildings, new restaurants, even a new Metro line...
