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Fake News: Not News at all

Posts that may look credible at first might contain false information Photo Courtesy of MCXV Kellyanne Conway did not introduce the post-truth era; she just made it worse.     In reality, fake news and “alternative facts” have been around for several years prior to her statement. The World Economic […]

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Should you Punch a Nazi?

ldquo;Unite the Right” protesters in Charlottesville.  Photo Courtesy of NPR On January 20, 2017, well-known white nationalist and alt-right leader, Richard Spencer, was punched in the face during an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, thus sparking the “punch a Nazi” craze America is still reeling from today. What started […]

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Ask Yourself These Questions Before Switching Majors

Coming to Concord University as an 18 year old can be overwhelmingly intimidating. Just a few months ago you were sitting in a high school and required to raise your hand just to use the restroom, and now society has thrown you into the pit of the harsh reality that […]

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Well-Rested Students Perform Better

In the typical student’s day, not much time is blocked off for relaxation or power naps. The draining cycle through frenzied late night cram sessions, classes, family time, study time, and repeat leaves little to no time for quality sleep, let alone enough sleep.     Recent research, however, has shown […]

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(13 Reasons Why) It Matters

13 Reasons Why has become the most popular show on Netflex. Photo By https://i.ytimg.com/ Debuting on March 31, the binge watching series, 13 Reasons Why hit everyones living room TV as the new hit series came to Netflix.      The series is based off the award winning novel, “Th1rteen R3sons […]

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Tsivia’s Notes From Nepal

Ginger Farming Training at the sustainable village. Photo By Tsivia Chonoles Greetings readers! As of this past weekend (April 15), I have been in Nepal for a total of 12 weeks – roughly three months. It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long, and having only two months left is […]

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(13 Reasons WHY) It Matters

13 Reasons Why has become the most popular show on Netflix. Photo By https://i.ytimg.com/ Debuting on March 31, the binge watching series, 13 Reasons Why hit everyones living room TV as the new hit series came to Netflix.      The series is based off the award winning novel, “Th1rteen R3sons […]

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Affordable vacation Options

My wife and I at Nassau, Bahamas on a recent vacation. Photo Courtesy of Cassidy D’Angelo We all know that college can be demanding, whether it be mentally or physically. More often than not, students give up sleep to study and sometimes spend countless hours stressing over important exams. These […]

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Tsivia’s Notes from Nepal

Tsivia and her Nepal family celebrating her birthday.  Photo Courtesy of Tsivia Chonoles Greetings, readers! It’s been about five weeks, I believe, since I last wrote to you. Needless to say, there’s a lot to cover.     Here are a few things that I have accomplished:     1. I completed […]

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Tsivia’s Notes From Nepal

I am typing this on my phone, as it is 11 p.m. on Saturday night and all of the rest of my electronics are packed up. Why? Because I will be spending two and a half weeks, starting this coming Monday, February 20, trekking the Annapurna Circuit.       Sunday, February […]