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Exploring Special Book Collections at the University of Iowa
By Jordan on November 4, 2025
Exploring Special Book Collections at the University of Iowa
Hi everyone! It is Jordan again, and since my last time writing, I have had the pleasure of visiting two different special book collections at the University of Iowa libraries,... read more 》
Sweater Weather: My must haves for Winter
By Savannah on November 3, 2025
Sweater Weather: My must haves for Winter
Hey Everyone, It is officially November, and the weather is getting colder. Today, I am going to tell you some of my favorite products to help you survive the winter. Get... read more 》
October: Survival Guide
By Kiah on October 31, 2025
October: Survival Guide
It is my favorite time of year, dear readers—spooky season—and with it comes cold weather, not enough sweaters, and a certain longing for home. We're coming down to the wire,... read more 》
Thriving in the Lecture Hall: How to Succeed in Large College Classes
By Lily on October 31, 2025
Thriving in the Lecture Hall: How to Succeed in Large College Classes
Hey Hawks! Entering your first large college lecture can feel intimidating. Hundreds of students, a professor speaking from across the room, and the environment can make it difficult to know... read more 》
Time After Time: How to Keep Track of your Schedule in College
By Savannah on October 31, 2025
Time After Time: How to Keep Track of your Schedule in College
Hey everyone, Today, I would like to tell you how I keep track of everything in college.  I personally am not a planner person and prefer to do things digitally. I... read more 》
Shake it out: How to keep your Mental Health positive during Mid-term Stress
By Savannah on October 30, 2025
Shake it out: How to keep your Mental Health positive during Mid-term Stress
Greetings readers, Today, I am going to talk about good strategies to improve your mental health at the University of Iowa. As the weather gets colder and the assignments pile up,... read more 》
SJMC (Sports Media and Culture) Fun Opportunities
By Madeline on October 29, 2025
SJMC (Sports Media and Culture) Fun Opportunities
October has been the best month for SJMC opportunities, such as going to CPOY in Columbia, MO, an AWSM meeting with Mary Kate Williams, and a Sports Related Careers Webinar.... read more 》
Mid-term study life
By Madeline on October 29, 2025
Mid-term study life
As the summer fades and fall sets in, Iowa becomes a beautiful, colorful campus, but midterms and finals start coming up, and study habits start to be needed. I have... read more 》
Fall Food in Iowa City
By Emily on October 29, 2025
Fall Food in Iowa City
Iowa City’s quaint charm has become very apparent in these remaining few weeks leading up to Halloween. Coming from a metropolis like Washington D.C., I am used to impersonal shopping... read more 》
My Favorite Ways to Treat Myself During Midterms
By Sophia on October 24, 2025
My Favorite Ways to Treat Myself During Midterms
Midterms are here, and I know I've been feeling the weight of them. Studying, taking tests, getting scores back, just to repeat the process every week, if not every day. Exhausting. Here are... read more 》
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