An Ironman is one of the toughest endurance events in the world, a race that tests the limits of human strength and mental determination. It combines a 3.8-kilometer swim, a 180-kilometer bike ride and a full 42.2-kilometer marathon, all of which must be completed consecutively. The Half-Ironman, officially known as Ironman 70.3, cuts those distances […]
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Hello, devoted readers. I decided to do something a bit different and, instead of a hot take, I’ll do a true crime instead. Now this true crime really hits close to home for me, quite literally. During the Fourth of July weekend, a man by the name of Chance Englebert, his wife Baylee and their
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With Homecoming coming to a close, between skit night, the return of alumni, a football game, concerts and the AO Social, it reminds us of this: life is chaotic, messy, but also enjoyable. Along with that, fall break is coming up, and some might think they are finally at that point where they’re a dolphin
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In high school, I learned about the different periods of literature in Spanish, which I guess also applies to English literature. One that really caught my attention was the Romantic period. It was a time when everything was romanticized, but what stood out to me the most was how emotion was valued over reason. The
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As an international student who has been lucky enough to travel to more than ten countries, I can say that traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I’ve visited places like Spain, Italy, Malta, London, Amsterdam, Costa Rica, Monaco, Serbia and the United States — where I’ve explored more than a dozen states.
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Last Friday, Taylor Swift released her new album titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” and I have heard a variety of mixed opinions about it. While some people say that this is the best album, others can say the quite opposite. Just to clarify, I am NOT a Swiftie. Now, don’t get me wrong, Taylor
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As an international student-athlete, leadership has always been a part of my life, but the Hansen Leadership Program has pushed me to think more deeply about what kind of leader I want to be. In my eyes, a good leader is not just someone who gives instructions. A good leader listens, motivates and creates trust.
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TikTok killed the music industry. When TikTok became popular, with the average video length of 10 to 60 seconds, it changed the way people hear music on a wide scale. This type of fast-paced and shortened version of content consumption led to artists feeling pressure to “keep up.” This resulted in less personalization of music
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is improving at a rate that can be hard to keep up with and slightly frightening, from writing papers and making art to holding conversations that sound surprisingly human. With these rapid changes, it makes sense for people to be concerned about the future of employment. A common fear is that AI
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