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The Myth Behind Motivation — Why Doesn’t It Work For You?

I’m sure many of you have seen pictures like the one above. Coffee mugs telling us “don’t stop till you’re proud,” or book covers saying to “seize the opportunity.” Cliche phrases that I’m tired of hearing and you’re probably tired of too.  Why has motivation become cringey and something for “other” people?  As students, we

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The need for political tolerance and the dangers of an infallible story

Political tolerance is defined as providing basic rights and freedoms to individuals and groups who hold opposing views.  It is a fundamental principle of a liberal democracy. It is essential in any democratic setting because it prevents a tyranny of the majority by ensuring the protection of minority rights and those who express viewpoints that

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6 Easy Steps to Become a More Productive Student

How’s your school-life balance? Intact? Obliterated by a barrage of assignments, essays, and midterms? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. It can get pretty hectic for us students at times. Fortunately, getting a grip on your studies and managing your time effectively isn’t as hard as you make it out to be, it’s actually pretty

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What Does “In-Person” Mean and How Do We Actually Go “Back to School?”

As someone who entered university during the pandemic, I have some qualms about finally coming to school, and I’m sure you do as well. It is no secret that our lives have drastically changed over the past year and a half. We’ve adapted the way we approach school, relationships, and our personal lives to the

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Why Focusing on the Present Is (And Will Always Be) The Only Thing That Matters

The past doesn’t exist. I’m wrong, am I not? Like, of course the past exists. Yesterday happened, and now, “oh hey, here I am! Breathing and well and alive!” And sure, maybe you’re right. But that’s where you’re wrong. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, exist means “to continue to be.” That is to say, the

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Become Gold

We all have goals. And we all want to achieve them. In doing so, we constantly, and naturally, avoid what holds us back and gravitate towards what helps us. And I think a good attitude is one of these things that we gravitate towards. That is, how we interpret situations with a positive outlook and

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