personal fulfilment
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The importance of projects and personal pursuits
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The human being craves a purpose. Without a purpose, we rot and wither away in a self-destructive decline into madness. The human brain has evolved to reward action and productive behaviour with feel-good chemicals to encourage their further continuation. As a species, we have evolved and survived by doing things. There are plenty of things…
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Editorial: All feelings are valid
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Feelings suck. There I said it. I really hate having feelings. If I was super into astrology I would probably say that I feel feelings so intensely because I am a Pisces. But everyone has feelings, and everyone must learn how to navigate through life with their feelings. Something I noticed, more so this year,…
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Lessons learned from a first-year
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As finals quickly approach, I find myself in a daze of reflection. One year ago today, I was merely a graduating senior trying to prepare myself for an unprecedented series of events. No degree of survival guides or pro-tips could have provided me the tool-belt that’s essential in making it out of university unscathed —…
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NEWSFLASH: Biodiversity in university makes students thirsty
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In 2007, Kate Middleton and Prince William ended their relationship after nearly four years in the spotlight. The BBC reported on this end of an era, claiming that the breakup was due to the grounding and locale of their relationship. William and Kate were university sweethearts. As per the article’s author, university relationships are often…
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