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Posts published by “James Vair”

A senior majoring in Political Science and Communication, James hails from Omaha, Nebraska. He focuses primarily on the unique things that define our everyday lives.

Beat the DS rush

Let’s face it: we’re all busy. Countless research studies have shown that today’s students are more involved than ever. While the amount of classes and…

Dealing with change

This past week I was working on a group project for one of my classes that entailed making a group video. No, it didn’t require…

The vast wasteland

We all have our vices. For some it’s video games, others it’s a controlled substance, and if you’re like me, you can’t get through the…

National New Year’s resolution

After a hectic semester, winter break was truly glorious. It was nice to catch up with family and friends from back home and, most importantly,…

Christmas time is (almost) here

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always looked forward to the winter holiday season. It seems like each year as the calendar rolls…

Remembering Thanksgiving

By the time this column is printed, Thanksgiving will have come and gone. I hope yours was full of holiday cheer, time spent with family…

Never give up, never surrender

As the end of the semester approaches, I’m finding myself watching lots of “feel-good” movies and TV shows to help me pass the time. With…

Common courtesy

As an upperclassman, you start to appreciate things that you used to ignore when you were a young, sprite first-year. Things like free time, convenient…

Why Recycling Matters

Like many of you, I went home for fall break. After getting everything wrapped up on campus, I loaded my car and made the 400-mile…

Cereal Aisle Adventures

When I make my weekly grocery list, I generally do a good job of noting specific items, how many to buy and typically what my…

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