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From the archives: As Russia takes Ukraine, Carls takes on Russia (2014)

From the archives: As Russia takes Ukraine, Carls takes on Russia (2014)

Anna Schmiel February 25, 2022

April 18, 2014 Diplomatic ties between the United States and Russia have been recently shaken by the crisis in Crimea. To better understand how these strained foreign relations might impact life at...

A List of Rainbows and Smiles

Anna Schmiel November 11, 2016

The election happened, it’s Week 9, and LDC chicken is still dry: needless to say, we could all use a few reasons to hope. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Things that give us hope this week: Ilhan...

Dear Donald Trump…

Anna Schmiel November 4, 2016

No, Donald Trump. This is not a love letter. I wish I understood the reason you feel the way you do. I wish I could empathize with you. I always thought empathy is the only way to fight craziness, since...

How to avoid a disappointing Spring Concert

Anna Schmiel May 20, 2016

Ah, Spring Concert, when “Spring term no rules” reaches its peak. While it’s easy to go into Spring Concert with lots of expectation, often you leave Spring Concert feeling a little silly for thinking...

Do you know their stories?

Anna Schmiel May 20, 2016

When I was little, sitting around a campfire at my uncle’s cabin was the closest thing to magic I knew. Especially over the Fourth of July, when my grandparents, all of my dad’s four siblings and my...

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