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Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 29, 2026

When it comes to social media, it is easy to get caught in the trap of comparing ourselves to others. Whether it’s seeing friend’s highlights or strangers’ seemingly perfect lives, it can leave us...

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Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2026

So, we’ve reached that time of the semester again where classes are starting to get harder, cortisol levels are through the roof and melatonin gummies are flying off the Harris Teeter shelves. People...

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Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor March 2, 2026

There will come a time in your life where you will experience individuals talking about you behind your back. Whether you've already experienced it in the past or are dealing with it now, this can be a...

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Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor February 22, 2026

When in college, it can be hard to see your family and hometown friends. Even dating someone long-distance in college can be hard.  However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t impossible. I will be the first...

Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor February 8, 2026

This week's advice column is going to be a little different, mainly because it is dedicated towards my fellow seniors who are graduating in a couple months. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but -you’re...

Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 28, 2026

Being involved in college is one of the most memorable experiences of all time. There are so many different ways to get involved on campus and I’ll be sharing some tips on how I got involved starting...

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Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 19, 2026

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone had an amazing winter break and is happy to be returning to campus! For the very first issue of my advice column for this semester, I wanted to talk about why I created...

Claire’s Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor December 7, 2025

Final exam week is right around the corner and there is no better time to be prepared than right now. As we prepare for the last couple of weeks, it is important that you are doing everything you can to...

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor November 26, 2025

Let’s face it, mornings in college are rough. You stayed awake until 2a.m., working on a big project or maybe you had really bad anxiety that prevented you from going to bed earlier. Either way, waking...

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor November 16, 2025

First dates can be very exciting, but also very nervous. And, that’s totally okay. It’s normal to feel nervous on a first date, especially if you don’t know the person very well. However, the best...

Claire's Corner

Claire’s Corner

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor November 9, 2025

With the warm season coming to an end, daylight savings is taking over and the sun is setting even earlier than usual. Mix that with insufferably cold and rainy weather, and then you have a cocktail for...

Your go-to advice column for college

Your go-to advice column for college

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor November 3, 2025

Time can be difficult to manage, especially when you balance being a full time student with jobs, extracurriculars, and friends. Life can just get overwhelming very quickly, and it’s important to implement...

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