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The Final Challenge: Perspective

The Final Challenge: Perspective

Sophie Young December 7, 2021

Lately, when someone asks me how I’m doing, I answer, “It’s been up and down.” That’s the perfect description of this semester.  It’s been four months since I moved into my freshman...

In Need of Motivation

In Need of Motivation

Sophie Young November 24, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall I am so ready for Thanksgiving break, and I think most college students feel the same right now. As fast as fall semester has gone and as much as I’ve enjoyed it,...

No Phone for 12 Hours

No Phone for 12 Hours

Sophie Young November 9, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Like most people, I spend a little too much time on my phone. I don’t know why I do it. I pick it up as a habit, distracting myself from the task at hand with Instagram,...

An Artists Challenge

An Artist’s Challenge

Sophie Young October 26, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Even if you’re an amateur making art once a month, you’re still an artist. I need to remember that. In high school, I took four years of art classes and never...

Broke and Thriving

Broke and Thriving

Sophie Young October 12, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Two years from today, I plan on being 4,454 miles away. My college roadmap includes studying abroad, most likely in Florence, Italy. Unfortunately, I’m broke...

Challenge #2: Strep, Cold or Covid?

Challenge #2: Strep, Cold or Covid?

Sophie Young September 30, 2021

Illustration by Preston Randall Of the many firsts this semester, my least favorite is my first cold. Driving back to Kent after a visit home on Labor Day, my throat felt the tiniest bit sore. A...

Counting My Clubs on One Hand

Counting My Clubs on One Hand

Sophie Young September 16, 2021

ILLUSTRATION BY PRESTON RANDALL I walked back to my dorm halfway through Blastoff, with an armload of free shirts, flyers, pens and more. I signed up for one too many email lists and met student leaders...

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