Mindfulness. It’s something we see plastered everywhere on social media: how to be more present, how to visualize yourself being more successful, how to find yourself in the quiet moments. We see it everywhere as some sort of super skill that turns you into the most productive and well-organized person on the planet. I think […]
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Mild spoilers for the show “Barry.” “Barry” is one of the best shows I have ever seen. Each season builds upon itself masterfully, and I am hooked. For the record, I have not finished “Barry” yet. I am deep into season three, and all I can say is that it is amazing. The premise for
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Baggy jeans … I know what you’re thinking: No, I’m okay, but thank you. That’s likely the most common response, but for some, being comfortable is just as important as looking fashionable. So, have an open mind and give me a few minutes of your time to explain why this could be a good staple
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Every year Netflix releases another season of “Love is Blind.” Contestants go to the show hoping to fall in love by talking through a wall to people they have never seen, couples have one week to get engaged, and only after the proposal can they see each other. They then go to a little honeymoon
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Last week was the first Owl of the 2024 fall semester at Doane. The first Owl is always a hard one to do. There’s new staff and rust to shake off for writing, photography and graphics works. That first Owl Night, as they’re affectionately called, is usually a doozy. That first Owl Night I stayed
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One of the most euphoric things that a person can do is crash out. Crashing out (or exploding, or any other slang term that older generations of people have used to describe this behavior) refers to the act of showing your anger and frustration to the object of the anger and frustration. Personally, I make
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I am a Panamanian international student, and ever since I arrived at Doane, which has been a great experience, I can’t help but notice that many people genuinely don’t know where Panama is or much about it other than the name and the fact that it is a country. I believe Panama has a lot
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Let me be the first to say welcome back to campus. I hope you all had a wonderful summer because this summer was definitely one to remember. Whether you went on a fabulous vacation, or went to twenty different concerts, or even worked, all of those are great experiences to have. Now let’s get to
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I have spent the last four years of my life and countless hours working for the Owl newspaper. There have been so many highs and lows of being part of this staff but I am thankful for the experiences that I have been given. I started my journey working for the Owl staff at the
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It’s the final week of school and as expected, everyone is cramming assignments, finishing presentations and preparing for tests. With the pressure of finals looming, the library has seen an influx of students, each hoping and praying they pass their classes. As someone who has logged an insane number of hours in the library, both
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