How to stand up for yourself when confronting loved ones
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For most of my life, I’ve never been one to be silent — that is, until it comes to sticking up for myself in front of my loved ones.
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Bow down, Jennifer Hudson takes crown as Queen of Soul in ‘Respect’
“Respect” memorializes a musical legend, and with Hudson as Franklin, the biopic pays the Queen of Soul only what she deserves: the utmost respect.
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Mark your calendars: Upcoming movies for summer 2021
This summer shapes up as a season of options: variety in the movies to choose and variety in the ways to watch them. Here are movies slated for the summer.
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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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‘I Say a Little Prayer’ for Aretha Franklin
I realized quickly that her music did make me want to dance. What took longer to realize was that it could also make me want to cry.
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Campus needs more respectful engagement
The recent election cycle, with its intense political debates and subsequent events, has created an environment that feels unlike any other in recent memory. In the last month in particular, I have been struggling with how to help our community move forward and process key takeaways. I’m sure many students
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10 useful tips for living with a new roommate
The school year is starting up again soon, and living situations are about to get preeeeetty awkward if you’re going to be living with a new roommate. If you’re heading into dorm life, your roomie was probably assigned to you (and you stalked her relentlessly via Facebook ever since you
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The triple threat
Sex on Tuesday
Me: “Oh my goodness, you and your girlfriend are so cute.” Couple: “Wow, thanks.” Me: “Yeah, you really are an attractive couple. I would love to fuck with the two of you sometime.” This is an interaction I often have when I’m out and usually drunk. Since I’m not trying
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The best of both worlds?
Sex on Tuesday
Each time I tell someone I’m “bi,” there’s an inherent fear of being invalidated and then not being able to substantiate myself. When I am drawn to someone’s looks or personality, I don’t see a man or a woman. I just see an attractive person. People ask me all the time if deep down I have more of a preference for one or the other, and honestly, I don’t. When it comes to loving somebody, gender is nothing but a social and physical constraint.
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