Spring 2023 Issue

August 22, 2023

Tutorial Article Title 

This is the best tutorial ever.

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Spring 2023 Issue

April 30, 2023

What We Can Learn from Watching Reality TV 

Reality television has had the world in its hand since the early 2000s. 

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April 27, 2023

Navigating the Chaotic Waters of College and Career

As an upperclassman, I know that my college years are coming to an end.

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April 5, 2023

As strong as Sahelp: Sticking together to provide aid to Turkey and Syria 

Sahelp represents the identity of Turkey.

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April 3, 2023

Libby is a College Bookworm’s Best Friend 

Need a classic, or nonfiction, or really just anything, depending on your major?

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March 15, 2023

Finding Community: My Experience In an All Women’s Honors Class 

This class turned out to be more transformative than I had initially imagined.

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March 11, 2023

Creatively Calculated: A Local Museum Professional’s Take on Creative Strategy

There’s two types of people in the world.

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March 9, 2023

Cultures Clash Deliciously at JewFro Restaurant

With every bite, I was left surprised and curious for more.

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March 5, 2023

Ode to Mother: The Legacy My Mother Left Behind

My mother’s legacy was her heart.

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March 3, 2023

The Age of AI is Upon Us. Proceed Responsibly.

I, for one, will welcome our new AI overlords with open arms. 

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Fall 2022 Issue

December 20, 2022

Daylight Savings Time Might Be Permanent Soon

Why do we even switch the clocks back and forth every year?

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December 19, 2022

Being a TA for Flourishing

I made one of the most heartfelt decisions of my time at VCU: becoming a TA myself. 

December 18, 2022

Crushing Medical Debt at VCU 

As of February 2022, every 1 in 7 Virginians has medical debt.

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November 25, 2022

(Mis)Understanding Identity: How My Filipino Heritage (Re)Defined My View of Selfhood

I had always felt I grew up in a world in which I did not fit.

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November 23, 2022

From Burundi to Breaking Glass Ceilings: STAR Book Club & Tracy Kidder’s Strength in What Remains

Try to imagine a situation where you are forced to leave your dorm, apartment, studio, or house as early as tomorrow to flee to a country halfway across the world with nothing but $200.

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November 21, 2022

The Don'ts of Course Scheduling

A friend once described the first day of course registration as a “bloodbath.”

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November 19, 2022

The Necessity & Simplicity of Self-Care (Even for STEM Majors) 

The awareness of mental health in the United States is leading to the acceptance of self-care and self-prioritization.

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November 17, 2022

Why You Should Consider Taking Honors Module Courses

Spring course registration is upon us! I want to bring to your attention a class I have really enjoyed taking, the Honors 399 Module.

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November 1, 2022

Redefining the Vital Signs

Learning about the School-To-Prison pipeline in Richmond through the Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

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October 31, 2022

Best Ways to Get Around Richmond for VCU Students

Whether you need to go to the store or want to spend some time in nature, there are many ways to get around town.

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October 30, 2022

City Spotlight: RVA Community Fridges

Spread out across the city of Richmond is a collection of fridges.

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October 21, 2022

How Four Honors College Freshmen Are Adapting to College Living

College is arguably one of the most pivotal moments in one’s life.

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October 19, 2022

How to Talk to Your Professors

“Networking” is a word we hear way too often with little explanation.

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October 14, 2022

Club Spotlight: The Student Managed Investment Portfolio

Are you interested in investing but don’t know where to start? 

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October 10, 2022

Are Summer Classes Right for You?

Each summer can be a chance to catch up, get ahead or take that class you enjoy but can’t fit into your schedule. 

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