The Different Reactions to “Oh my God, You Speak [Language] So Well!”
I was born in the United States and moved to Mexico when I was seven years old. Learning Spanish was difficult for my young self as I was ba…
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Madeline Grove - Campus Life Editor
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Student - Staff Series: Kai Rogers
For the fifth installment of this series I had the opportunity to interview Kai Rogers. Kai is a Director at Large for the SUO. He is in his…
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As a vegan who enjoys variety and good food, I found eating on campus a hassle; buying food on campus created a bigger hole in my wallet tha…
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Student-Staff Series: Priscilla Uribe, SUO Director at Large
For the third installment of the Student-Staff series, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Priscilla Uribe. Priscilla is one of the…
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Unsung Heroes of Campus: The Sunshine Staff
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Student-Staff Series: Rachel Macarie, Editor in Chief of The Phoenix
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Behind the B.A.R.K.
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The student-staff series features people who both study and work on campus, and showcases their experiences and hardships when it comes to b…
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Programs & Services Spotlight: The Equity & Inclusion Office and The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office.
The Equity & Inclusion Office, located in room 325 at the University Centre, strives to build social sustainability at the university. That …
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