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I don’t like going home for the holidays

24 December 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student shares how her once-sweet relationship with Christmas has become sour.

On returning home and missing college

01 December 2020 Brianna Fairman

A student reflects on how moving back home during the pandemic has improved her relationship with her family.

Be cautious while celebrating Thanksgiving

11 November 2020 Christina Mitchell

A student argues others should try to self-isolate and avoid seeing family members who are at a higher risk of infection during the fall break to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

You can be a Catholic and a Democrat

22 October 2020 Allison Nikles

A student discusses how her family’s Democratic values were not compromised by their Catholic faith.

Experiencing COVID-19 in different hemispheres

06 October 2020 Renata Kaminski

A student reflects her contrasting quarantines, from the United States to home in Brazil.

Navigating Christmas as a non-Christian person

03 December 2019 Alesia Bani

Students and faculty discuss how Christmas is becoming a secular celebration.

Not all students return home for holiday breaks

03 December 2019 Kayla Maguire

Some students stay on campus during breaks due to lengthy travel and work.

Challenging my ideas of the military

12 November 2019 Nico Cisneros

A student explains what being a pacifist means to her with having loved ones in the military.

Don’t ‘fret’ about picking up a new instrument

12 November 2019 Christina Mitchell

A student proves it’s never too late to start a new instrument even with no prior experience.

In sermons, my mom’s strength shines

05 November 2019 Colin Evans

A student reflects on his mom, who works as an Episcopal minister, despite discrimination against women.