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Second Semester Scaries and How to Survive Them

Monday, February 9, 2026
Sophia
The second semester, especially now that it’s deep into the Winter, can be a hard time for anyone. Less time outside, less daylight, more coursework, seasonal depression. All a cocktail for a call home at 9pm because you’re so burnt out and unbelievably stressed. There are ways to combat this! Let’s talk about it. The best way I’ve found personally is to make sure you set aside time to be with friends. Work on making ...
Sophia

How I Celebrated My Birthday at Iowa

Monday, February 9, 2026
Sophia
Happy start of the week to everyone! I wanted to start this week and month with some happy and exciting news. It was just my birthday! Now 19, I thought it would be fun to share some of the things that I got up to here in Iowa. Went to PetLand to pet puppies! Would 100% recommend this if you haven’t been already. It’s free, everyone is really welcoming, and the dogs are adorable. Got ...
Solenn

My Local Study Haunts on Campus

Monday, February 9, 2026
Solenn
Hey y’all! I get this question a lot from prospective students: where are my favorite places to study? Here are a few of my favorite places: Wild Bills: A former coffee shop turned into study lounge, it has sunny windows and offers a nice view while doing work. Located on the third floor of North Hall, this is an underrated place. IMU window seats: On the second floor of the IMU, there a huge glass ...

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