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Listen to the political, not the popular

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Our culture vilifies celebrities, and yet turns to them for advice, even on political and global issues. But these public figures are not experts, and comments can lead to the spread of misinformation...

Use natural remedies to fight winter’s chill

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With the winter season and final exams fast approaching, students will begin to become more vulnerable to the usual winter illnesses. While our Miami winter season is far milder than the rest of the E...

Prepare for finals early on

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The sun is shining and hammocks adorn the palm trees nearby Club Richter. The club, like many others, is overflowing with sweaty, pink-faced students crammed inside, shoulder-to-shoulder. However, thi...

Choice of professors affects the future

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Just because a professor is a “nice guy,” that doesn’t mean he’s a good teacher. Finding a good professor is much more complex than that. The subjective evaluation of these individuals becomes of k...

Blockbuster closing signifies end of era

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Last week marked the end of an era. Blockbuster announced  that on Nov. 9, its doors would be locked, windows shuttered and all domestic operations, including approximately 300 stores and distribution...

Treat each day like a holiday

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H appy National Day! If you’ve ever read a children’s book, you can recount one mentioning a “snow day.” Snow blankets the world, inspiring children to forgo thoughts of school and instead drin...

Give yourself a break from perfectionism

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Anyone who knows me would say I have a healthy diet. Given I prefer Brussels sprouts over brownies, some would even call it perfect. It is difficult to gain admittance into a top-50 university with...

Cheaper, healthier versions of Starbucks drinks can be made at home

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There is only one company so revered that college students overwhelmed with piles of work, never-ending classes and laundry lists of club activities are willing to wait for its products by standing in...

Fame carries subjective meaning

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In the words of our favorite famous monster, and not the one that eats cookies, Lady Gaga is “doin’ it for the fame.” After listening to this song an appropriate number of times, I think I finally ...

Prioritize making time to have time

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As motivational speaker Michael Altshuler says, “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” We could delve into the concept of time philosophically, Biblically or scientifically,...
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