Oct. 24 marked the Purple Out event at Doane University. Purple is the nationally recognized color for domestic violence awareness, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been held every October since 1989. Purple Out events are held every Third Thursday of the month across the country Domestic violence is considered one of the most underreported […]
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, ALS causes loss of control in muscles. As the disease progresses, people with ALS lose their ability to speak, move, eat, and breathe. Around 32,000 people in the
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If you’ve scrolled on any social media app within the last year, the term “intrusive thoughts” has probably popped up on your feed. Often, content creators who post about “letting intrusive thoughts win” do something cringey or strange. Overall, the phrase has been used as a source of humor. However, when you dig deeper into
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Doane University will host a career fair in Nyrop Hall on Oct. 16. This event is ideal for students seeking jobs, pursuing internships or wanting to explore more career paths. A total of 41 companies will participate including State Farm, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Netlet. Students can register through links
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Growing up, I made many interesting friends. Many times, they would pick on me or play jokes that would upset me. When it came time to set up playdates, I was told I had to go, because it was “the right thing to do.” My mom would say they didn’t have good homes or that
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In October 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) began. The month was dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, raising funding and highlighting the importance of early detection and screening. According to the American Cancer Society, 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will appear in women, and around 42,250 women will die from breast
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In December 2013, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was released in theaters. Walter Mitty, an employee at Life magazine, spent his days in the office developing photos and living an uneventful life. To keep things interesting, he would escape into elaborate daydreams, creating stories where he was a hero, exploring the world, and living
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As November approaches, students and faculty need to inform themselves about the various positions available for voting. CAPE Director and OVW Coordinator Jaden Hilkemann has prepared a helpful pamphlet, sent to Doane emails, on the key issues Nebraskan voters will see on their ballot this year. This guide helps voters understand the different roles that
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I am truly an expert in the art of procrastination. This is a gamble I’m willing to take. Sometimes I don’t win, letting my grades and mental health slip, but it works out most of the time, so I keep procrastinating. Something is exciting about doing work at the last minute—the race against time. You
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On Sept. 22, Doane Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hosted a Bridging the Gap session. Bridging the Gap–Interfaith America is an organization that visits colleges across the country to teach students how to listen and communicate effectively. Assistant Director of Residence Life Emily Hand and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist Wendy Huntsmann led the event,
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