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"I personally had never experienced such a sudden loss in my life, and being away from my family, and the people who would usually help me navigate something like this, made it that much harder." - Photo via Mattie Mac Kay

Mac Kay: Turning your grief into growth

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On Jan. 26, I woke up to the news that one of my dear family friends, Nancy Dillon, had suddenly passed away. I was in shock and didn’t know how to process the news. I live on campus, and I live about...

"I couldn’t believe that I had just witnessed, with my own eyes, the Eagles winning Superbowl, alongside my family." - Photo via Ryan Schaller

Schaller: Everything happens for a reason

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

We all heard of the phrase, "Everything happens for a reason." For me, I believe that has come to fruition with the love of my family and favorite sports team.   On Feb. 12, 2023, I was in Glendale,...

"Throughout these last few weeks, I have noticed how beyond grateful I am for my family and I want to celebrate that everyday." - Productions Editor / Katie Thorn

Thorn: Give thanks everyday, not just Thanksgiving

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor December 4, 2024

We gathered around the table. We stuffed our faces. We shared laughs and reflected on stories. Like millions of families across the globe, my family came together on Nov. 28 to celebrate Thanksgiving....

"Cherishing the relationship that you have with your parents while they're here is something that people should be practicing in their lives more often." - Photo via Ryan Schaller

Schaller: Appreciate your parents while you have them

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Growing up, I was surrounded by the best support staff in the world, my parents.  My father would do everything for my family from grocery shopping to making dinner almost every night. He would always...

One of the few pictures Twiford has with her dad. Taken in 2006 on a disposable camera. - Photo via Abigail Twiford

Twiford: Grief resurfaces as anniversaries near

Abigail Twiford November 1, 2023

My dad died on Nov. 4, 2006, meaning that the anniversary of his passing is coming up.  When I think back on it, I don’t remember that day. I do remember my dad though, giving me a Squidward plushie...

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