Dedicated fandom can make all the difference for student-athletes As a Toro student-athlete, there’s nothing like lacing up your shoes for a big game against a crosstown rival. Walking onto the court for warm-ups, you can’t help but feel the electricity in the air – so thick you could cut it with a knife, so […]
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Gym showers stink in more ways than one
Better facilities and communication needed to safeguard campus reputation. Picture this scenario: you’ve just finished a physical education class in the gym and your next shift at work starts in about an hour. You’re sweaty and probably a little smelly – no way to show up in front of customers. A quick shower would be […]
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Opinion: Love is more than just romance
Platonic relationships hold value long after Valentine’s Day Although Valentine’s Day is over, people are still basking in the glow of love. To some people, Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a “Hallmark holiday” – a manufactured annual event meant to maximize profits for corporate shareholders. An annual survey by the National Retail Federation suggests […]
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Avoiding Breakdowns in Communication
The importance of listening, rather than just hearing Our day-to-day lives are often hectic, characterized by a laundry list of things we must do. Our struggles, needs, and desires can sometimes get in the way of understanding the desires, needs, and struggles of others. Just as we yearn to be understood, other people also long […]
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A Setback to Success
Triumphs and unexpected trials in the life of a student-athlete Homelessness is something we all take for granted. It’s safe to say most folks pass our unhoused neighbors every day without a second thought. Homelessness and the people experiencing it are often stereotyped, stigmatized, and judged – if they are not completely ignored. What some […]