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October 2022

All posts published in October 2022

14 posts

Game nights- Late night party cards

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Last time on Game Nights we got villainous and nostalgic for classic Disney, This week we are going to the other end of the game night spectrum to the kinds of games you play with your four or five 20 years and older friends. I decided to do two game this week... More »

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Maryville Gets Real: Episode 3

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In this episode, Hannah and Sydney interview Liz Stilley, president of the Actuarial Science Club. Liz talks with Hannah and Sydney about being a woman in a male-dominated field, balancing life while having a packed schedule and dealing with discrimination bas... More »

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Maryville Gets Real: Episode 2

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In this episode, Hannah and Sydney interview a very special guest from the Maryville Soccer Team, Kelvin Mulinya. Kelvin is from Kenya, and in this episode, they dive deep into the cultural differences, diversity, mental health, and the very challenging balanc... More »

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Maryville Gets Real: Episode 1

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In this very first episode of Maryville Gets Real, Sydney interviews cohost, Hannah Fishback. Hannah speaks about her struggles with mental health, anxiety, and many other struggles in life. Hannah also gives some great advice to people who might be listening!... More »

Interview with Transfer Student Sydney Dark

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Maryville is home to many students who transfer from local community colleges, but it also educates many who are from outside of Missouri and Illinois. Sydney Dark, a junior at Maryville University, talked to me about what it was like transferring to Maryville... More »

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The Negative Effects Of Book Banning In The Classroom

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With an attempt to keep the innocence of children, book banning presents many negative effects for teachers, students, and classrooms. Book banning has a long history throughout the world. Books are continuously challenged and banned at local schools and libra... More »

Adoptee Suicide

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Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide and murder of a child Image from: https://intercountryadopteevoices.com/2021/05/29/we-need-to-talk-about-adoptee-suicide-now/ Suicide is an already taboo topic, but there is an even less known group affected by suicide. You may... More »

The Mental Health Advocate We Need: Jazz Thornton

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Image: Jazz Thornton, wearing a Voices of Hope Sweatshirt that is black The image is from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oxnXk6IpZT1NmaIGGDpLw Jazz Thornton, a 27-year-old New Zealander, has faced vast adversity throughout her life. She dealt with sexual a... More »

Interview with a STLCC Transfer Student

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Maryville University is a go-to school for many transfer students, resulting in a diverse student body. Transferring schools can be a big deal to some, and a passing thought to other. Today, I am speaking with a third year Maryville transfer student who wishes... More »

Interview with a Maryville Transfer Student

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Being a transfer student can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. Between changing locations, areas of study, friends and routines, switching schools can be hectic and difficult. So, why do students transfer? Today, I am talking with Valentine about his e... More »

Game Nights- Let’s get Villainous

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Last time on Game nights we discussed the charming game of Adventure Mart, Today I must ask a question. Do you use antlers in all your decorating? is one of your mottos “Be Prepared”? Do you have friends on the other side? Are you the greatest criminal mind? T... More »

The Silent Killer Amongst College Students

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Trigger Warning: Discussion about Suicide           From Pexels website, a girl sitting in the middle of the street.  https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sitting-on-road-3125006/ What is your major?  The question that college students are asked on a regular bas... More »