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McCray: Why writers should try blackout poetry

Brianna McCray April 17, 2019

Have you ever been sitting before a white screen, mind completely blank with no idea what to write? Or, maybe even worse, your mind racing like an endless roller coaster? I sure have... Until the...

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McCray: Five reasons to have a pet fish as a college student

Brianna McCray April 3, 2019

I have a suggestion for a pet that may suit a college student's lifestyle. How about a fish? I have personally found that owning a fish can be quite relaxing in an everyday environment of work, study,...

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McCray: Stay simple

Brianna McCray February 13, 2019

At a young age, I was told by a few teachers that college should offer a wide range of experiences that offer lessons in socialization, becoming a better learner, growing and developing independence....

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McCray: Studying with music

Brianna McCray December 12, 2018

I see more and more students using headphones in the library or in any quiet area while studying. Are there benefits to listening to music while you study? "Is it Good to Listen to Music While Studying?" by instructor...

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McCray: Drink these teas to help survive finals week

Brianna McCray December 5, 2018

Final exams are upon us. We are all rushing to get prepared, like the headless horseman is after us. One could easily overlook their physical and mental health because they just don’t have the time to...

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McCray: A blueprint for overcoming obstacles

Brianna McCray November 28, 2018

We all have at one point in our lives felt like we couldn’t take on the world anymore. We might like to believe that we don't have a breaking point, a time where the workload is too much. “If a problem...

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McCray: Thankfulness

Brianna McCray November 22, 2018

Thanksgiving can be a haven for a college student since it comes as finals loom for the fall semester. This can be a time for students to get a home-cooked meal and see their hometown friends. Many of...

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McCray: Running saved my life

Brianna McCray November 14, 2018

When most people hear me say that I love running, they tend to look at me like I'm out of my mind. As a little kid, I was always running around and my mom told me that I was “busy making.” I can’t...

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McCray: Caring for caregivers

Brianna McCray November 7, 2018

Any illness changes the roles and dynamic of a family. In a parent and child relationship the responsibilities can suddenly shift onto the child and the parent becomes the one that needs to be taken care...

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McCray: Managing chronic pain in college

Brianna McCray October 29, 2018

University can be stressful, but living with chronic pain can leave school feeling debilitating. Do you or someone you know live with chronic pain? For an average individual faced with an injury, their...

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McCray: Long-distance friendship

Brianna McCray October 24, 2018

In the world we live in, people are more likely to travel for education and jobs. It is important to know how to maintain friendships and relationships across the miles. What can one learn from a long-distance...

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McCray: The connection between running and writing

Brianna McCray October 17, 2018

When people ask me why I run, I directly relate it to when they ask why I write. For me and others, there is a definite link between writing and running. "What Writing and Running Have in Common" by...

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