Lifestyle
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Getting to Know the Madison County Chess Association
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu Human intellect, strategy, cunningness, mathematics—these are the things that make Chess an interesting and powerful game. Chess is often referred to as the “game of knights” and is a…
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St. Louis Ren Fest: Where Fantasy Comes to Life
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu In the heart of the modern world, there is a realm where time bends, history and fantasy come together. The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is an event that takes you to…
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A Night of Magic and Color: The Balloon Glow Festival 2023
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu Hot air balloons are marvels of science and engineering, having the capability to gracefully float in the sky and captivate our imaginations, with their colorful and buoyant orbs, as well…
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Getting to Know the Madison County Chess Association
By Katie Loethen Kloethen@lc.edu Human intellect, strategy, cunningness, mathematics—these are the things that make Chess an interesting and powerful game. Chess is often referred to as the “game of knights” and is a…
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Jellyfish Update- Peach Blossom Jellies, Sting Prevention Kits, and more!
By Mary Curvey (a hardcore jellyfish fan) mcurvey@lc.edu Hello curious readers! Summer 2023 was a busy one for jellyfish-related news and exploration! I traveled around both online and, in the States, to see some…
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“Grow Through What You Go Through” – All about my interactive mural and what it means to me.
By: Megan Doyle mjdoyle@lc.edu To give you a little bit of a back story behind the meaning of my mural and how it came about, I’ll take you back to 2020. During that year,…
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Empowering Artistic Voices in Women: Women Speak Exhibition Shines at Jacoby Arts Center
By: Isabelle Flener Iflener@lc.edu The Jacoby Arts Center proudly presents an exquisite exhibition, “Women Speak,” dedicated to honoring the profound voices of women in the world of art. This remarkable showcase provides a platform for…
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Hustle Culture and Why You Should Avoid It Created
By McKenzie Parish mlparish@lc.edu There is a toxic ideology spreading across subsets of the internet. This ideology has been dubbed by many as hustle culture. The influencers behind this movement are spreading concerning viewpoints, mainly…
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Exploring the Fire Service: Riverbend Fire Post Fundraiser Helps Youth Learn and Grow
By: Isabelle Flener Iflener@lc.edu The Riverbend Fire Explorers Post, run with local fire departments, is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the post. The Explorer program provides youth aged 14 to 20 with the…
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Get Your Caffeine Fix at College For Life’s Library Coffee Stand!
By Isabelle Flener Iflener@lc.edu College for Life is planting their entrepreneurial seeds in Reid Memorial Library. Their newly opened coffee stand is available for students, staff, and faculty to enjoy on Tuesdays and Thursdays from…