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“Is rebuilding an entire residence community too daunting of a task? To answer this question, I went to the source: Ship...
11/15/2025

“Is rebuilding an entire residence community too daunting of a task? To answer this question, I went to the source: Shipstad Hall residents and staff. This October, I attended the hall events that rekindled the community at Shipstad Hall.”

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“I’ve found that it’s easy to judge what you don’t know, while it’s harder — and more honest — to admit that you don’t k...
11/14/2025

“I’ve found that it’s easy to judge what you don’t know, while it’s harder — and more honest — to admit that you don’t know. Bob Dylan’s song “Desolation Row” teaches us to embrace the unknown, instead of trying to categorize and define it.” 

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“A June 6 settlement has implemented new changes to roster limits throughout DI NCAA sports. While these limitations may...
11/14/2025

“A June 6 settlement has implemented new changes to roster limits throughout DI NCAA sports. While these limitations may impact UP’s running programs in the future, there are few major changes this year.”

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11/13/2025

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“As artificial intelligence (AI) use increases, professors learn to navigate AI in the classroom. From returning to in c...
11/13/2025

“As artificial intelligence (AI) use increases, professors learn to navigate AI in the classroom. From returning to in class exams to having assignments solely based on AI, professors from all departments are adapting to the technology’s presence.”

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“We must fight to save our planet because letting it die would be the ultimate disservice to the 91 years Goodall tirele...
11/12/2025

“We must fight to save our planet because letting it die would be the ultimate disservice to the 91 years Goodall tirelessly spent fighting for our futures. It is time for us to return the favor.”

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“The result is an average cut of 60% for every club. Club leaders are encouraged to schedule an interview with FMB or re...
11/11/2025

“The result is an average cut of 60% for every club. Club leaders are encouraged to schedule an interview with FMB or reach out to their school senator to advocate for further funding.”

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“We have all had feelings we want to get out of our minds and put into writing, but not many of us feel brave enough to ...
11/07/2025

“We have all had feelings we want to get out of our minds and put into writing, but not many of us feel brave enough to exchange a diary for a poetry-writing notebook because of perfectionism, shame and more. Let go of those notions, pick up your pen and put it to paper, even if it’s messy.”

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11/07/2025

Check out our latest gallery!

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“At approximately 9 a.m. on Nov. 6, community members began calling Campus Safety about reports of Immigration and Custo...
11/07/2025

“At approximately 9 a.m. on Nov. 6, community members began calling Campus Safety about reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity near campus, according to Michael McNerney, director of campus safety.”


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“As much as I’d like to deny the existence of artificial intelligence, the future is upon us, and I am a member of the g...
11/06/2025

“As much as I’d like to deny the existence of artificial intelligence, the future is upon us, and I am a member of the generation that is either going to master its potential or lose control over it.”

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“I wrote and wrote. My thoughts left my brain calmly and slowly into the pages.”     Click the link in our bio to read. ...
11/05/2025

“I wrote and wrote. My thoughts left my brain calmly and slowly into the pages.”

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