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Molly: Not the Girl Next Door

Many young adults are under the impression that molly is a relatively safe party drug compared to other illegal substances. However, molly has proven to be highly dangerous, because it is typically cut with a variety of other drugs and substances, with no two batches alike.   For those unfamiliar […]

Health

The Existential Crisis

For some reason, the term “existential crisis” has become commonplace among college students who jokingly question the meaning and purpose of life. Although it seems silly and, at times, overdramatic to claim to be experiencing an existential crisis, in reality it has become a concern everyone should be aware of […]

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Suicide Prevention Week Promotes Mental Health Dialogue

With the recent deaths of beloved actor Robin Williams and singer Simone Battle, suicide is a topic currently media attention due to its effect on millions of people each year. In the U.S. alone, 38, 364 people committed suicide in 2010 making it the tenth leading cause of death in […]

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Community Assistants Join RAs in Guinan Leadership

This year, Guinan Residence Hall instituted the new position of Community Assistants, also known as CAs. The residence hall has a plethora of leadership positions to help students, ranging from Resident Assistant, Area RA to CA.  The CAs are in charge of organizing large-scale community-wide events. Every Wednesday at 10 […]

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Israel-Palestine Conflict Maintains Ceasefire

In July, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict again erupted with both Palestinian forces and the Israeli Defense Army exchanging sustained missile fire. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination on Humanitarian Affairs, 1,473 Palestinian civilians and 6 Israeli civilians were killed due to the conflict. The Israeli Iron Dome Missile Defense […]

Features

Six for Six: A Guide to Meals Under $6 Within Walking Distance of Campus

Photo Courtesy 401kcalculator.org Anyone who has dined in Crooker knows that eating their food, even on its best days, is not a viable, long-term plan. “Everyone needs some variety now and again,” freshman Alyssa White. However, the car-deprived freshman is not left with many affordable restaurant choices, but here are six […]

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New Police Chief Begins Transition Process

The University of St. Thomas plans to step up the presence of on campus security by hiring several new officers for the university’s newly-formed police force, according to UST Police Chief James Tate. Tate, who was hired to lead the department in February, is among three peace officers currently on […]

Entertainment

Newest Netflix Flicks to Further Fuel Your Procrastination

As autumn begins, Netflix is adding new TV shows and movies to its streaming library.  In September alone, 20 new seasons and 40 films became available. How can a busy college student possibly be expected to wade through webpage after webpage trying to decide how to not spend his or […]

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If I Stay: A Film That Reaches, Never Grasps

There are things I really do respect about If I Stay.  It has a unique premise, good intentions, takes some risks and bravely attempts to deal with hard subject matter for a younger than 20 crowd. It handles its very dark themes and concepts with some maturity and taste.  Unfortunately, […]

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What You Need in Your Closet for Fall,Winter

Don’t let the stereotypical imagery of falling leaves fool you, this season is anything but your average autumn. Fall and winter fashion plays with textures, colors, old styles and new. We will break down this season by three major trends: fur, stripes and vibrant hues. Aren’t you excited for bearable […]