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In college at 16?
With the clash of cymbals and the last trumpet blast, Bella Stone, a PSEO student at the University of Northwestern—St. Paul, plays the final note of the UNW Orchestra concert on her viola. Even though […]
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Forty-Two Kids and a Dolphin
The night was brisk as students huddled outside the Robertson Student Center on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Spring break just started and students’ eagerness to hit the road could not be contained. Everyone piled into […]
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Three Tips for Soon to Be Graduates
One of the first jobs Emily Heck had right out of college was not her favorite. The business was unorganized, chaotic and stressful. This was not what she had in mind after graduating from UNW […]
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Los Angeles on a college kid budget
Los Angeles has been a dreamland of a place for me to visit. The weather, outdoors, lifestyle, and FOOD have been aspects of Southern California that captivated me since my island days. I will show […]
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Student “In Tune” with Her Music Career
Students at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul are interested in a plethora of different activities. Sports, theatre, cooking, school, music and many other activities draw in students in today’s world. Only some of […]
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From Craving the World’s Attention to Craving Attention From the One Who Created It
After graduating high school in 1972, Neil Stavem knew he wanted to work in the radio industry. Stavem chased fame and fortune but didn’t succeed with either, so he knew a change needed to be […]
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Impulse Decision Leads to Student Body President
Mattie’s first inclination was to tell him not to even ask. No, not on a date, but to run for student body vice president. She didn’t end up sending that text, and instead, low and […]
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Working More Than Just 9 to 5: A Recent Graduate’s Emerging Business and What He’s Learned
In the basement of the Mel Johnson building, Scott Krueger revisits a class of students not unlike himself a year ago. In conversation, he authentically shares what he’s learned as a fresh-out-of-college graduate from the […]
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Media Students Take on Music City
By Linnea Lee, The University of Northwestern—St. Paul Imagine this: You wake up on a regular Monday. But instead of going to class, you get to skip—with full permission—and fly to Nashville, the biggest music […]
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Shocking crimes, delicious coffee
Look out! Crime is all around you. From students jaywalking across Lydia Avenue to muggings for your all too empty wallet to devastating murders that break the heart of a community, you can never fully […]
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6 Tips for How to Survive College
Out of breath, red in the face, sweaty, shaking from drinking two-too-many coffees with no breakfast and embarrassed from the anticipation of walking into the classroom late with a low quality paper that was finished […]
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Top 3 Twin Cities’ Coffee Shops
Every college student needs a coffee shop to escape to and get some homework done. Changing the scenery can often boost motivation and create a stress-free space to relax and escape from life’s problems. The […]
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UNW graduate uses her unique major to inspire others
It is difficult for many students to find a major that excites them, let alone one that motivates them. Savanna Deretich is an alumnus of the University of Northwestern – St. Paul who recently graduated […]
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Campus Outreach: Summer Training Project
Looking for a way to travel this summer and earn some cash at the same time? Campus Outreach provides an exciting opportunity for University of Northwestern students through their Summer Training Project. Campus Outreach is […]
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Succulents and dirt-cups: What PPF has planned for the spring
People and Planet Fellowship (PPF) is “a club encouraging our community to explore, sustain, and enjoy creation through outdoor activities & environmental education” (from their Instagram). PPF is planning fun events for the springtime: a […]
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Your Campus Involvement Doesn’t Define You
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 (ESV) Awards. Accolades. Winning. Being the best. Participation in extracurriculars creates the […]
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University of Northwestern – St. Paul to host Five16 Film Festival
University of Northwestern – St. Paul hosts its annual Five16 Film Festival on April 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets went on sale February 8. The festival features five short film categories: comedy, animation, music video, […]
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Dorm Decorating for Dummies
Let’s face it. Moving away from home is tough. An ugly dorm makes it tougher. Affordably styling your dorm makes the college transition so much easier. Follow this DIY list to avoid a decorating dilemma. […]
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Jessica (Blatchley) Raboin ’15 – Nonprofit Administration/Ministry Major
Jessica (Blatchley) Raboin ‘15 found that community at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul was key to her personal and professional development. Raboin, a double major in non-profit administration with a ministry emphasis and […]
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Importance of Studying Abroad: A Testimony
A waste of time. Invaluable. Useless. Reckless. The list goes on to describe the comments and reactions I received when I decided to take a gap year after my high school graduation and become a […]
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Everything you need to know about St. Paul local band: Hippo Campus
Hippo Campus is an indie rock band that is made up of St. Paul locals. Their newest album, LP3, was released on February 4. Here is everything you need to know about Hippo Campus: The […]
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UNW Basketball Seeking Return to Glory
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s men’s basketball team is off to a great start in their 2021-22 season. The team, led by Coach Tim Grosz, has racked up 17 wins and six losses […]
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5 Myths About Residence Life
Many students around campuses everywhere, but especially at the University of Northwestern– St. Paul claim that Residence Life is an unhelpful monstrosity. Students do not meet with their resident assistants unless there is a problem, […]
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Princess in the PR Department
What does being the Princess Kay of the Milky Way have in common with being a PR major? According to University of Northwestern—St. Paul senior PR major Amy Kyllo, everything! Being crowned Princess Kay is […]
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The Library, the STUD, the Billy, Oh My!
My Public Relations Writing and Tactics article is due tomorrow. It’s difficult to find the perfect place to study and knock out this assignment. I could study in my dorm room to zone in and […]
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Monique Harbaugh’s Semester in Rome, Italy
“Have courage, and do not be afraid of new experiences.” Those words came from our very own, Monique Harbaugh, who studied abroad in Rome, Italy last semester. Monique, a Senior Film Production major here at […]
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Eagle Softball and Baseball looking to succeed
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – As Spring approaches and the snow slowly starts to melt off the softball and baseball competition fields; both programs anxiously await to start their respective seasons. Last season the UNW softball team recorded […]
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Be Elsa for a day
Venture into an ice castle appropriate for Queen Elsa from “Frozen.” Ice Castles is bringing some winter creations to New Brighton. The ice castles are built by hand to create a magical experience. This castle […]
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Electrifying musical comes to UNW
“The Lightning Thief” opens February 17 In spite of only holding auditions on January 11, the University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s theatre department opens its spring season with “The Lightning Thief,” the Percy Jackson Musical, starting February 17. […]
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Carry the Love hosts revival event on campus
Christian community is a central piece to the campus culture of University of Northwestern—St. Paul. Often times, worship and prayer events held on campus are by students and staff of UNW, and thus, look very […]
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Dalton Jordahl ’20 Values People
For Dalton Jordahl ’20 Communication Studies it is the people who make University of Northwestern – St Paul’s communications program so special. Today, Jordahl continues to work in an environment that values people, as an […]
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Life 102.5 Morning Show Producer and Listening Engagement Director: Amanda Brooks- Public Relations ’20
Amanda Brooks attended UNW and was a part of the communications program from 2017-2020, majoring in public relations and minoring in media production. After graduation, she began working for Life102.5 in Madison, WI, where she […]
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Five16 Film Festival Judge and Northwestern Alumnus, Terry Esau, on Live With Kelly and Ryan
Free Bikes 4 Kidz, brainchild of Northwestern alumnus Terry Esau, will be the Good News Story of the Day tomorrow at 9 a.m. on FOX 9. Tune in to “Live with Kelly and Ryan” to […]
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Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Inducts Five UNW Students
On Thursday, Dec. 9, five Communication department students were inducted into the National Communication Association honor society for college students, Lambda Pi Eta. There are approximately 500 active chapters nationwide. University of Northwestern – St. […]
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The End of One Road and the Start of a New Road
The end of the current road. The closing of one door and the opening of the next door. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I am about to graduate college in less than […]
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Closing a chapter in my life
“College is going to go by fast.” Those are the words I heard throughout my college years from my family, friends, and professors. They were right! As I think about my four years at Northwestern, […]
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Looking for Happiness…or Whatever? Taylor Leonhardt shines with this week’s top song on the MEL.
You probably have a love/hate relationship with social media. At times, you feel your can’t live with it or without. That’s the scene for Taylor Leonhardt’s song Happy or Whatever. That’s this week’s Top Song […]