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Elana

10 Books That College Students Are Loving Right Now

Monday, October 7, 2024
efwalters
Hi everyone! Welcome to October! I’m so excited that the weather is finally changing and I’m able to put on my jeans and sweaters for autumn. Fingers crossed that the weather stays steady, and I get to enjoy the fall climate before winter officially kicks in! For me, one of my favorite fall activities is sitting around with a book and a drink (I’m currently enjoying iced spice chai!), so I thought I’d give a ...
Dravin

A sneaky advantage for Journalism at Iowa

Monday, September 30, 2024
dmurti
So, when I was looking at colleges, I looked intending to pursue journalism. I have always had a backup plan and a double major in economics, but my true love is and continuously will be broadcast journalism and social media. I looked across the internet, and no matter how far you looked, there are always differing opinions and thoughts about how good a school is or the opportunities provided. However, I have yet to see ...
Simran

Why I Believe the Pentacrest is Perfect

Friday, September 27, 2024
ssharma26
Anyone who knows me well knows that I have an obsession with desire paths. If you don’t know what that is (none of my friends here did until I told them), Merriam-Webster defines a desire path as “an unplanned route or path (such as one worn into a grassy surface by repeated foot traffic) that is used by pedestrians in preference to or in the absence of a designated alternative (such as a paved pathway).” ...

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Iowa launches new undergraduate counseling major

To help address the increased demand for helping professionals, the University of Iowa launched a degree in Counseling and Behavioral Health Services.

Meet Iowa's 2024 incoming class

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