Books and Magazines
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Book Review: “Your Future Happiness Matters”
Alexandra Blockton Ablockton@lc.edu Did you know that someone is solely responsible for their happiness? Someone may experience situations in life that will cause them to steer away from being happy. In the book titled, “Happiness…
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Kerry Washington’s “Thicker than Water” Shares a Story of Self-Discovery and Strong Family Bonds
Kerry Washington’s “Thicker than Water” Shares a Story of Self-Discovery and Strong Family Bonds Alexandra Blockton Ablockton@lc.edu Imagine growing up as an only child. Despite having loving parents, there’s always been a desire to share…
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Wizards, Vampires, Queer Love, and Angst: A Look at Rainbow Rowell’s “Carry On” Trilogy
By Mary Curvey mcurvey@lc.edu While plenty of stories revolving around arcane academics are already lining bookstore shelves, none of them are told quite like Rainbow Rowell’s “Carry On” trilogy. This will be a spoiler-free review…
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Anime Conbini Mart: Where Mini Meets Mighty in the World of Anime Conventions
By Taylor L. Smith taysmith@lc.edu Conventions are a great way for people with any sort of special interest or hobby to meet and connect with others with the same or similar special interests or…
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Gender Differences in Life
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Can you imagine how someone may feel when judged by others because of gender? This negativity can be devastating for most individuals. In the book titled, “Delusions of Gender,” author Cordelia…
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Fostering Belonging on Campus: Empowering College Students to Find Their Place
Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Can you imagine how difficult it would be to be a college student without feeling like you belong on campus? Often, these students feel excluded and struggle to form friendships. It can…
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Mastering the Art of Debate: Insights for Constructive Conversations
By Alexandra Blockton Ablockton@lc.edu What are your thoughts or concerns when having a debate? There are times when debates occur for many different reasons throughout the world. They do not always have to end intensely,…
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Unlocking Your Potential: A Journey through Self-Help Exercises
By: Alexandra Blockton Ablockton@lc.edu Do you ever wonder what life is like for someone who takes time to complete self-help exercises focused on overcoming issues? These issues can consist of feelings such as depression, procrastination,…
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Motivated Mindset to Learn a New Language
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Do you ever have thoughts on learning another language or the desire to be motivated to proceed with the language you are currently learning? Many times, someone does not realize how…