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Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to better educate yourself and support the autistic community. The American Psychiatric Association defines autism as “a complex [neuro]developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior.” Social interactions are challenging for some neurodivergent people. Behaviors may include difficulty maintaining eye contact, being averse […]

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LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations

Now more than ever it’s important to read books that accurately represent different cultures and identities, which help to educate us on various issues. LGBTQ+ books not only help people who can identify with certain characters and experiences establish a sense of belonging and acceptance, but also help people outside of these spaces learn more […]

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De-influencing

The job title “influencer” is pretty self-explanatory. Influencers try to, you guessed it, influence their fans, followers, and viewers. Most commonly, influencers attempt to persuade internet users into purchasing specific products or services. But do all influencers have their fans’ best interest at heart, or are they just looking after their paycheck? Our society is […]

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What do Professors do Outside of the Classroom?

In my Language and Community class, Courtney Werner, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition, assigned a semester-long project to complete an internship of 15 hours. The internship should be a career we would be interested in pursuing after college. Since I am interested in becoming a college professor, this was the perfect opportunity to […]

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How to Start a Capsule Wardrobe

Do you ever wake up feeling like you have nothing to wear? Do you have a difficult time curating outfits because you’re missing pieces that would tie it all together? If you said yes to either of those questions, then creating a capsule wardrobe is the solution for you! A capsule wardrobe is a collection […]

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Where to Eat Locally

Sometimes, the food on campus just doesn’t cut it. When you want to take a break from your studies and switch things up from the food court and dining hall, there are plenty of different restaurants with unique menus near Monmouth. Bubbakoo’s Burritos is a fast-growing chain and a New Jersey staple. With a plethora […]