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Hello readers! I dearly hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and the time off that comes with it; I know I am! I mentioned that I was in Arizona in... read more 》
How... I'm feeling

Hello, dear readers! I hope you are all staying warm in these cold and trying times (trying not to slip on all the slush in the streets!). I want to... read more 》
Tips For Surviving Finals Week

Hey Hawks!
As we all know, finals week can be extremely intimidating. Between packed schedules, late-night study sessions, and the pressure to perform, it can quickly feel overwhelming. But I’m here... read more 》
Surviving Iowa: What I learned my first semester

Hey Hawks! The first semester of college comes with a lot of emotions, excitement, stress, homesickness, and everything in between. College classes are completely different from high school, and everything... read more 》
Finding Your Community at Iowa: Pre-Health Edition!

Hi everyone, it's Jordan, and today I wanted to talk about some of the clubs and societies you can join as a pre-health student. For some background, I am a... read more 》
Don't Make Me Count to Three....

The Winter season is fully upon us, as we're quickly approaching Winter break.
My motivation is at an all-time low, and the idea of getting out of bed to walk to... read more 》
How I've Built Community as A Freshmen

I think one of my greatest fears as a freshman was that I wasn't going to have any friends.
Actually, I know it was. I remember crying to my Mom about... read more 》
Hawkeyes in the Snow

Hello Everyone,
I am so so ready for this winter! Also, just in time for the holiday season, it SNOWED!!!!! Boy, it is beautiful. I grew up most of my life... read more 》
Thanksgiving- Home for the Holidays

With the Holidays around the corner, I have been spending time with my family and pets. I have missed my family and realized how happy I am for winter break... read more 》
Mid Term Scary's

Midterms have happened, and finals are coming up, so for new students, I would recommend learning how to manage the stress and anxiety of the upcoming tests. I got really... read more 》
