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The first time I experienced grief was when I had to say goodbye to the glue that stuck my family together. I lost my grandpa. He was always full of positivity, humorous comments and goofy stories. He also never failed to make someone smile. Throughout life, all sorts of emotions will come about in everybody. I know a lot...
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The average American diet is built on convenience, but that convenience comes as a serious health cost. On average, over half of Americans diets are built on ultra-processed foods. Rates of chronic illness are on the rise, and one of the common causes is the abundance of processed foods. Processed foods are foods that have been taken out...
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Have you ever wondered, what would younger me say? Or just wished that you were a little kid all over again? No school, responsibilities or cares in the world. When it comes to navigating life, sometimes the best advice comes from the most unexpected sources, like a room full of second graders. Students from...
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College students push themselves every day; they attend classes, do their homework and find time to hang out with friends. Now add athlete after college student, you get a group of students who have to successfully manage all of their academics with a full-time practice and game schedule. What if we added another level of obligations for them? Working studen
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Ella Miner is in charge of the costume department for the Grand View University theater. For Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, they designed all 21 of the costumes. Costume parade is an important event in the scene of a production. During costume parade, the directors get a first look at all the actors in costume...
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School is almost over, and summer is around the corner. It is a perfect time to start thinking about travel, for many people traveling seems out of reach due to the expenses or the idea that it is unrealistic, but it does not have to be. With budgeting strategies and the right planning, exploring the world...
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Twist Sips is owned by Tiffany and Justin Simmons, and has been open since 2023. On their website, Twist Sips wrote, “Twist is a family-owned soda shop that serves up fun and flavorful drink combinations for all ages. You can find us at our walk-up shop in downtown Bondurant or at various central Iowa events,...
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During the academic year, over 800 students are housed on campus at Grand View University (GVU). From local to international students, GVU residence halls are filled. Then the question arises, what happens in the summer time? The campus gets quieter, feels slower but students have the option to stay on campus if they choose. GVU offers a range of housing...
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Only a week ago the campus was full of snow and gray slush. Now there are students playing games in the green space and seniors taking graduation photos. People are slowly moving out their belongings and making travel plans for the summer. The atmosphere has fully transitioned to spring on campus. Spring semester is usually full...
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The internet, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Sonic the Hedgehog and Gushers. These are all things that were released in 1991, the same year that humanities professor Steve Snyder began serving Grand View University (GVU). He has been teaching at GVU for 35 years and is reaching the tail-end of his final semester before retirement. “When...
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