non-academic writing
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Some benefits of journaling
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Journaling has ample benefits, most of which are associated with improving mental health. In our fast-paced world, especially as students, we get too caught up in our daily lives and take our mental health for granted. I find journaling is a healing and accessible tool that helps us get an idea of how we are…
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Spring cleaning encapsulates more than just your physical belongings
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Students have an incredibly hard time staying organized and managing their belongings, from free pens given out in the concourse, to water bottles from O-Week and ticket stubs from 12 Barz; students are the ultimate hoarders. With every year it seems like more “stuff” is accumulated and less stuff is discarded. Although decluttering may seem…
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Poetic justice served in the form of three standout writers
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If you’re looking for a way to express your love to your significant other this Valentine’s Day but simply don’t know how, or if you’re trying to expose yourself to a new perspective of self-love, there’s nothing more personal (or cheesy) than a good poem. Poetry is a creative and personal way to express deep…
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Unsigned: Creative writing is a pathway to success for students
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Creative writing has many benefits for the average student. Whether expressing your opinions or using writing as an outlet, personal writing has a positive impact on your everyday life. Writing outside of the classroom can also be essential to getting a job after university. Essays are great in a certain context, but the real world…
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Gobble up these Thanksgiving Recipes
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Leftover Grilled Cheese Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla’s Stuffing Waffles Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 slices of bread ½ pound of thanksgiving leftovers (turkey, stuffing, vegetables) 2 slices of favorite cheese (cheddar, swiss, Monterey jack, etc) ¼ cup leftover gravy Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas ½ – 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese (any cheese works)…
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