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Streaming—more like scamming
It shouldn’t be this hard to watch a sport. Not that long ago, being a sports fan was simple. You turned on your TV, flipped to ESPN or your local channel, and watched your team […]
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Iron Lung: One example of creative success
After releasing in theatres Jan. 30, independent film “Iron Lung” written, directed, and produced by YouTube personality star Mark Fischbach made waves in the movie industry. Opening weekend the film made $18 million and was up to $36.5 million on Feb. 9. The film had an overall budget of $3 million, self-financed by Fischbach, and was only supposed to be […]
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How youth sports lost the fun
As a child, I spent a lot of time playing youth sports. When I played, we did not keep score or care as much about results. Now as an adult watching, what stands out to me is not just the kids on the […]
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Dispelling the Roundabout Doubt
Four-way intersections are a ubiquitous aspect of transportation infrastructure, particularly in the U.S. These familiar stops are directed by traffic lights, which prevent collisions. However, an alternative intersection called the roundabout or traffic circle improves […]
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Considerations on Tech for Tech’s Sake
Technology is reshaping the landscape of education. Accessibility of materials is a non-issue due to the advent of filesharing. Devices are taking the place of textbooks, chalkboards, worksheets, and even notebooks in some classrooms. The […]
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Community Colleges are Better
As a college student who planned on diving into a four-year university in my first year of college and then did not, I can tell you that community college first is better. There are several […]
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Plus Size Fast Fashion
It seems like everyone has a horror story from shady sites, like Temu or Shein, that directly produce and ship fast fashion pieces. These vary in intensity—some people receive the wrong order, or the fabric […]
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Yet Another Different Perspective on Des Moines’s Unhoused Populations Treatment
“Southern Hospitality” and “Iowa Nice” could compete for the “biggest BS” award about strangers’ intent. Older people in Des Moines like to talk big on community, I hear no end to South/West/North/East Side Pride. People […]
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More Sleep for More Students
Sleep deprivation is a common issue among college students. With the busyness of attending class, accomplishing assignments on time, and other academic activities, getting a proper amount of sleep is probably not at the top […]
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Why Isolation Can Sometimes Be Good
Socializing is a good way to connect with others. It helps you step out of your comfort zone and utilizes your communication skills. But sometimes we tend to hit the end of our capacity, and […]