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CON: Focus on future, leave past documents behind

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An anonymous newsletter on the Stanford University campus uncovered the key to the treasure trove of college admissions: students can request their college admissions files under the Family Educationa...

New projects should be better prioritized

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By now, many students have heard of the two bridges planned for construction on campus – one that will span from the Eaton parking lot to the University Center (UC) patio, and the other to be in front...

Treasure time with parents

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You’ve confirmed the plane reservations and are already daydreaming about your mom’s delicious, fluffy mashed potatoes. But in the back of your mind sits a sense of dread. Will your mom force you to h...

Snacking shouldn’t send good health packing

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When that afternoon snack craving strikes, the one that turns you into a hunger-crazed monster, how can you choose a satisfying and healthy snack? With the exponential growth in consumption of ...

Use daily challenges to prepare for real world

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We all know the cliche saying that college "expands a person’s horizons," but there is truth in the idea that the life lessons derived from living without one’s parents are more valuable than anything...

Say ‘no’ to senioritis

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Senioritis can be even the best senior’s downfall – the Kryptonite to the greatest Super Senior. While the last semester or year may seem to fly by, a case of senioritis means you’re wasting an enti...

Tread cautiously on Tinder

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If E-harmony and Hot or Not had a love child, it would be Tinder. The application helps people meet others in their geographic area – basically like a human GPS system. Users provide photos, a shor...

Do the ‘happiness challenge’ genuinely

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Most college students can relate to the feeling of being wrapped up in a scandalous Facebook post or following what is trending on Twitter. In this age of social media, it seems like our real lives so...

CVS tobacco decision sets bold example

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CVS Caremark made a groundbreaking announcement on Feb. 5 when it decided to become the first national pharmacy to stop selling tobacco products. I wouldn’t doubt that as a huge chain with three lo...

Technology in class distracts from learning

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When syllabi are distributed, the first thing many students look for is the boldfaced headline, “Electronics.” Our stomachs clench as we read that “Laptops are not permitted for note taking, and cell ...
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