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Both Sides of the Pipeline

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Why read about the Dakota Pipeline? There are two sides to every story. It is important to understand both sides of any issue in order to make an informed decision. The Dakota Access Pipeline is a controversial topic in American society right now. Yet not ever... More »

Spring Cleaning Checklist

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What time is it? It’s spring cleaning time! You are probably groaning about doing some cleaning around your place. It’s time to get out of your bed and clean up some of your clutter. We know it can be overwhelming, so here are some tips we put together to help... More »

Spring Break Destination: Staycation

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You don’t have to go out of town over spring break to have a good time. Staying in St. Louis can be entertaining and exciting. There are many different things to do like tours, parks and classes that you may or may not have thought about doing before. If you’r... More »

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Pop the Champagne: Maryville Awards Season

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Grammys, Emmys, Golden Globes and the American Music Awards. Just like the entertainment industry has an award season, so does Maryville. Every spring, the university comes together to celebrate the accomplishments that faculty, staff and students have achieve... More »

Smoot(h) Sailing and Studying Abroad

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The sun had only been up a few hours as Kestrel Smoot, occupational therapy major, stood surrounded by her friends. Even though she had only known them for four months, they had grown close from their experience together and this was how it all would end. “It ... More »

Lean on Kathleen: Vote Giang for Student Body President

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Every vote counts at the upcoming election. Maryville Student Government will be holding the spring election Tuesday, March 7. Students will be able to vote for student body president and members of the senate. Once the members of the senate are sworn in, the ... More »

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The Balance of Time: Mitchell’s Masterpieces

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  “Finding the balance between the two extremes is the hardest thing to do in life,” Metra Mitchell said.        As I was walking around looking at the different paintings, Mitchell stopped at the last painting. She started explaining her inspiration for the c... More »

Opinions: iPrefer Laptops Over iPads

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Maryville University is known for their advancement in technology and incorporating it into our learning experience. The university was named an Apple Distinguished School in 2016. iPads are supposedly essential in the classroom for students and professors, be... More »

Opinion: iLike the iPads

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Technology advancements have been a hallmark of our generation. Some experts such as Klaus Schwab, the founder and chairman of the world economic forum, claim that we are seeing our own form of an industrial revolution with technology. The world around us is e... More »

Practicing Safe Credit: Considerations Before Getting a Credit Card

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Let’s be honest, are we really thinking about Fair Isaac Corporation scores right now? It’s safe to say that it’s more than likely not crossing our minds as much as getting our degrees. The closest thing to credit scores we’ve come across is probably creditkar... More »

Life of the Mardi (Gras)

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Show me your… beads. Mardi Gras is coming up and it is a huge celebration in the St. Louis community. Mardi Gras is a festival that technically marks the end of the carnival season. It always occurs the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which is when lent begins. ... More »

Baby Got Books: Spring Break Reading List

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Maryville loves to read! We asked Maryville students what books they kick back with when they’re not holding a textbook. Here are 15 must-read book recommendations from around campus.   1) A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Cliffnotes summary: The ye... More »