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5 stores and services that offer student discounts

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 24, 2022

Most college students do not have a disposable income, so it is nice when there is a student discount of some sort available. These five stores and services, popular among students, offer student discounts that you should take advantage of if you haven’t...

America needs to think about its identity, not Colin Kapernick or shoes

By James Krause | July 18, 2019

It is fitting to me that the President’s Salute to America wasn’t sun kissed and bright like the ideal day for attendees would have been, but cloudy with occasional downpours.For the past few years on Independence Day, there has been a cloud over...

Nike is smart for backing Kaepernick

Nike is smart for backing Kaepernick

By HONS | September 6, 2018

This image taken from the Twitter account of the former National Football League player Colin Kaepernick shows a Nike advertisement featuring him that was posted Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. Kaepernick already had a deal with Nike that was set to expire, but it was renegotiated into a multi-year deal to make him one of the faces of Nike's 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign, according to a person familiar with the contract. (Twitter via AP)

Floral grows in style

By Victoria Lunacek | August 31, 2017

To survive the hustle and bustle of the first day of class, students chose to keep outfits simple and comfy. Dark colors and athletic wear were seen on many students as they walked around campus.Tops and T-shirtsA staple look of fashion in the '70s, floral...

Comfort invades fashion

By Victoria Lunacek | August 28, 2017

Looking good on the first day of school has been at the top of students’ lists since preschool and with each new year comes fresh fashion trends to help students feel their best. This year, some of the classic looks are coming back and they’re sure...