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Nam Knows Best: Sign Here

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I think one of the hardest things to do in the entire world is to fit your entire life statement into 300 words. Like, excuse me. Let me just boil down every meaningful conversation, interaction, God-moment, revelation, epiphany, hardship, vent session and tear (if I cried … which I don't except over my grades or a M&M McFlurry) into that little box that won’t, for … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Sign Here

Nam Knows Best: Bright Lights Create Harmony

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There are too many people and the lights are too bright and I can feel the tape on the back of my neck leaving a gummy residue and I swear I’m sweating so much that my bodily status of hydration should be seriously questioned. It’s opening night of Songfest 2014: Bright Lights, Big City. Hours of choreography practice, music rehearsals, costume hunting and skit … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Bright Lights Create Harmony

Don’t ban ‘bossy,’ shatter its meaning

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Art by Sacha IrickThe Ban Bossy campaign that you may or may not have seen in your newsfeed these past few weeks aims to ban the word “bossy.” Supporters such as Jennifer Garner, Condoleezza Rice and Beyonce are calling for people to pledge to ban the word “bossy” from their vocabulary. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, who launched the campaign with the … [Read more...] about Don’t ban ‘bossy,’ shatter its meaning

Riding the waves should be for men and women

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Art by Sacha Irick I’m not a feminist, but I do believe in equal treatment and equal opportunity for all individuals, especially when it comes to the issue of sharing something as wonderful as surfing. However, just because everyone deserves an equal chance in the pursuit of wave riding, it doesn’t mean all surfers share equal capabilities. Gender can allow for varying … [Read more...] about Riding the waves should be for men and women