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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Thanksgiving dishes in need of an update? Try these twists for the holiday

Some traditional turkey day staples are time-consuming and labor-intensive. And let’s face it: Some of us are just not that great at cooking.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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The odd traditions of Thanksgiving

That November holiday is coming up, and there are some odd traditions attached to it. Check out this complied list of oddballl Thanksgiving traditions.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Squash the beef, pass the turkey: Unique ways to stop Thanksgiving fights

Dealing with tension is tough, so we at the Clog are giving you some unconventional tips to squash the tension — or should we say beef — during your (COVID-safe) Thanksgiving dinners!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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The Clog’s guide to unconventionally curbing your procrastination

I chose to take a gap semester this semester, so I set some reasonable goals for myself to finish by the end of the fall: finish two projects, do several Leetcode exercises a day and work on my research projects. Nothing too fascinating, really. Unfortunately, most of my days went
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Why does being called a ‘tomboy’ rub me the wrong way?

I’ve never considered myself to be a tomboy, but I’ve also never considered myself to be super feminine, regardless of how much I want to see myself in this way.
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
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They turned into butterflies: Ways to deal with grief

On top of the confusion and chaos that come from living through a pandemic, many are also experiencing loss. I personally have lost five friends in the past six months alone.
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
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We need to think about the unwritten rules of texting

Unfortunately, as with most things — if not everything — there’s a glaring list of cons that make me hate texting despite all the benefits it provides.
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
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The Clog’s guide to undergoing a smooth early hibernation

If you’re planning to go into an early hibernation this year, make sure to do it as safely and effectively as possible. Here are a few tips that’ll help you undergo a smooth hibernation.
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College Life

Friday, November 20, 2020

How to navigate Thanksgiving with your significant other’s family

Your partner asks, “How would you feel about spending Thanksgiving with my family?” Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you navigate Thanksgiving.
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College Life

Friday, November 20, 2020
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How I discovered the optimal way to consume water

About three months ago, I started to regularly drink water for the first time, and my entire life changed in ways I couldn’t have ever imagined.
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