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Singer-Songwriter Leilani Frailich Makes Multilingual Music

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Photo by Megan Williams From English to Spanish to Italian to French to Arabic — switching between five languages might be tough for some, but for first-year Leilani Frailich, these languages inspire creativity. Frailich is a Political Science and Psychology double major on the pre-law track, who grew up speaking both Spanish and English. Her multicultural household, … [Read more...] about Singer-Songwriter Leilani Frailich Makes Multilingual Music

The Power Behind A Name

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Junior Chun Tung Jackie Chan said he also goes by his Chinese name: 陳鎮東 (Chen Zhen Dong). Chan said his first name, Zhen Dong, means “to conquer the east." Photos by Megan Williams For junior Psychology major Anitiz Muonagolu, his name connects him to his Igbo, Nigerian heritage — but it also points to the hope he will one day reconnect with his African roots. Muonagolu is … [Read more...] about The Power Behind A Name

Clinging to Hope: How Students Overcome Disappointment

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Pictured: Sierra Perry. Photo by Anastasia Condolon Whether it’s losing a loved one, struggling through an injury, missing a year of school in-person or not getting a dream job, everyone has experienced disappointment in their lives. While disappointments can be hard, there can be hope and light found in the midst of them. Sierra Perry, a master’s student in Religion, … [Read more...] about Clinging to Hope: How Students Overcome Disappointment