Piece by Piece: Lessons Learned from Puzzling in Quarantine
In the early stages of quarantine, I was eagerly searching for things to do that didn’t involve staring at a screen. One of my favorite...
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Not Your Queen: An Open Letter for Those Who Think They Can Author My Life
I don’t have a great history with relationships. I never have. From the elementary school “boyfriend” who told me he’d dump me if I beat...
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Have a Slice: National Chocolate Cake Day
What better way to spend National Chocolate Cake Day than by reviewing some of the best and worst chocolate cakes in the world? 1. Betty...
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Jeepers!: Scaredy Cat’s Review of The Haunting Series on Netflix
In a surprising turn of events, I was asked by a reader to review Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor . I...
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Thanks For Saying That: National Compliment Day
Considering all the turmoil going on all around us, National Compliment Day can encourage all of us to take some time to think about the...
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Checking in with Hannah and Cheyenne: A Winona Campus Spotlight
We recently had a chance to connect with Her Campus at Winona. This chapter, led by Hannah Hippensteel and Cheyenne Halberg, is a part of...
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Society Is Hard on All of Us: My Opinions on the Problems Faced by Men
Ladies, before your heads get too hot, hear me out. I am not discrediting the problems that we face. After all, I am a woman too. I am...
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Fuel For Your Brain: 10 Snacks to Eat While Studying
Spring semester is underway, and that means our second full semester of online courses. It can be exhausting sitting all day, every day at...
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The Hunt for Happiness
Photo by Nick Fewings from Unsplash What is the hunt for happiness? It’s a week in January where we try to acknowledge the happiness in our...
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An Ode to Sweatpants: Celebrating International Sweatpants Day Every Day
I don’t know about you, but I seem to celebrate International Sweatpants Day almost daily. That’s why I thought it would be fitting to...
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National Healthy Weight Week: Reframing the Word ‘Fat’
*Trigger warning: Eating disorders, fat shaming. Since this week is National Healthy Weight Week, I thought it was important to talk about...
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Be Still My Beating Heart: A Look at the Period Piece ‘Bridgerton’
Like many of us during the holiday and college winter break season—which was coupled with quarantine season— I was looking for good...
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And You’re Probably with that Blonde Girl: My Depiction of Drivers’ License
Earlier this week, Olivia Rodrigo released her new song, Drivers’ License , which broke multiple records. Not only was it Spotify’s most...
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The Quantum Weirdness of the First Novel I Read in 2021
If you’re looking for a cliché Wattpad rom-com story + math, you found your next read here. In continuation of my book review series, Mary...
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In High Holidays Spirits: My Adventures with a Wine Advent Calendar
I suppose when you turn 21 in a global pandemic, it’s only fair that the traditional chocolate Advent calendar gets replaced with something...
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I Quit: Following Andrea Gibson’s Resignation Letter Writing Prompt
One of my favorite poets on the planet is Andrea Gibson, although they are far from the only writer I follow on social media. However, an...
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For 'evermore': Ranking Taylor Swift's 9th Release (& Second Quarantine Album)
On Friday, December 10 at 11:59 CST, Taylor Swift dropped her 9th studio album… although the studio looked a bit different as we’re still...
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2020 Vision: The Year Nobody Saw Coming
When it comes to vision, 20/20 is as perfect as it gets. There’s balance between the eyes, and no assistance is needed to live a visually...
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Trial and Error: The Learning Curve of an Online Education (During COVID)
During these times of COVID-19, everything has changed and rightfully so. Businesses are closed, masks are mandated and toilet paper is...
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The Final Countdown: My 8 Hopes for My Last Semester in College
In these weird times, especially for academics, I’ve been thinking a lot about how far I’ve come in college. I’m going into my second-to-...
