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Caitlin Murray

Rave: Syllabus Week is the Perfect Transition into a New Semester

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Returning to campus for the beginning of a new semester can be a stressful experience. Moving in, catching up with friends and getting classes settled can feel overwhelming at times. During this chaotic transition, syllabus … [Read more...] about Rave: Syllabus Week is the Perfect Transition into a New Semester

Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Clarification: PGM met with leaders for the Hub for Spiritual Life after this story was published. In that meeting, Hub leaders informed the Graphic staff they are actively creating ways for students involved in sorority … [Read more...] about Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment

Opinion: Use Compliments over Criticism

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.A study from the Harvard Business Review found that people often underestimate the impact of a compliment. Many participants in the study predicted that a compliment would make someone feel uncomfortable, therefore having a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Use Compliments over Criticism

Opinion: Make Your Decision Right

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Recently, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, “No Stupid Questions,” when a sentence stopped me in my tracks. In episode 209, Host Mike Maughan paraphrased Ellen Langer, Social and Clinical psychologist: … [Read more...] about Opinion: Make Your Decision Right

Opinion: Vote Locally

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Local elections are often overlooked, especially when they happen simultaneously with federal elections. Local elections have a lower voter turnout than federal elections, according to an article from the National Civic … [Read more...] about Opinion: Vote Locally