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The Extra Mile

So midterms are over! Now, be real with me for a minute. Looking back, how much effort did you put into studying? How much effort did you put into your performances, your verses, or your projects? Flashback to freshman year, and you’ll find me hardly putting out anything. I’d cram for verse quizzes and glance over notes for tests on […]

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Start Strong Finish Strong

A staff member recently showed me a verse that pretty much sums up the student body’s struggle the last few days of the semester. Proverbs 12:27 says, "The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious." Both men in this verse took the effort to get their hunting gear […]

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The Calm before the Storm

Growing up on Guam, I remember having a TV channel that was solely dedicated to the satellite feed of weather patterns near our island. This warned us of any incoming storms and typhoons (Pacific hurricanes) in the area. Every time a typhoon was on the channel, my dad would prepare our house and supplies such as shutters, food, water, and […]

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While editing, I often find that I need to insert a comma or two to add clarity to a sentence. Without commas, a sentence can slur together, making it difficult for the reader to understand. Commas provide a good break, allowing the reader to take a moment to collect his thoughts before finishing the sentence. Like sentences need commas, our […]

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6 Steps for Midterm Motivation

Midterms are right around the corner! I feel like this semester is flying by, and I feel like I haven’t learned enough for midterms to be upon us just yet. Here are a few tips for making your midterm experience more pleasant: Take a deep breath. Stressing out will not help; it will only hinder your ability to study efficiently. […]

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