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academics
A guide to passing your midterms
Back-to-back exams, 10-page-plus papers, late-night cram sessions on top of the rest of your homework — the dreaded midterm season is finally here. Read More
LGBTQ
The specter of deadnames
UR is a mostly trans-friendly campus. And yet, there's a curious blindspot: repeated usage of deadnames where a preferred name is sufficient. Read More
morals
I’m religious, not perfect
I realized that I could never live in perfect accordance with the expectations that Christianity laid out for me. Read More
asia
Spill the T(ay!): Lost in translation
Once every few years, I got a taste of what it feels to be an outsider in my own culture, peering in. I was a girl lost in translation. Read More
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consumerism
The truth about Apple
There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing your brand new phone. But in just one year, your phone is already considered outdated. Read More
communication
Long-distance friendships aren’t easy
I miss my friends from home. If you don’t, I’m guessing you either didn’t have friends in high school, or you’re just an emotionless person. Read More
marriage
The ‘Try Guys’ try: putting the finishing blow on ‘wife guy’ culture
To all the self-proclaimed “wife guys” that we loved before: so long, sweethearts. Read More
culture
The chains of command, from Israel to the U.S.
Speaking from experience, using a teacher’s first name even by accident can be seen as disrespectful — a huge no-no in American schools. Read More
anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder is not a trend
It could simply be the desire for attention. Whatever the reason, it’s not okay. Read More
music
Spill the T(ay!): A secret that cannot be told
When you lose a part of yourself, it never really comes back completely. I didn’t time travel when I played anymore. Read More
