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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, Lately, I have been just so tired and stressed after class that I’ve been sleeping the whole day away. Do you have any tips on how to relax after a long day of classes without going back to sleep? Sincerely, Sleeping Beauty   Dear Sleeping Beauty, I have heard your case […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, It has been two weeks since I have come back to school, and everything in my apartment is already broken. My dishwasher has turned my kitchen into Noah’s Ark, the lights keep flickering, and my fridge is basically a heater. With my luck, FixIt will come by the beginning of next […]

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Listomania: Most Awkward Small Talk

“How is your family?” -My Boss “Good to see you.” -Someone I‘ve never seen before “What classes are you taking?” – All of my professors “Where are you living?” -My next-door neighbor “Abroad changed my life.” -Everyone who studied abroad “How are you?” -Person walking in the other direction “Come over anytime.” -Person who doesn’t […]

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Listomania: Reasons Why My Bank Account is Empty

Late night McDanks trips Renting textbooks for spring semester Tijuana, baby That gym membership I still haven‘t used Had to convert money to PC Cash Stocked up on Costco’s 27 lb Mac & Cheese Storage Buckets Getting “Mo Bamba” on vinyl Buying mango Juul pods off of Ebay 02908 Club Legs & Eggs The Friars […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, I’m getting a new transfer roommate this semester and I’m worried. My last one always made shrieking noises at night due to his night terrors, and I could never sleep. Do you have any advice on how to deal with new roommates? Sincerely, Insomnia is real   Dear Insomniac, The best […]

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Fast Fiction: What is the True Meaning of Christmas?

Celebrating together and never alone. by Sam Pellman ’20   This ugly year is over, Christmas oncoming. by Sam Ward ’21   Playing in the snow at 21 years old. by Dawyn Henriquez ’19     Children experiencing the magic of believing. by Gabriela Baron ’20     A way to keep Santa fed. by […]

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Letters to Santa

Dear Santa, I already talked to one of your helpers (I’m old enough to know he’s not the real deal) but I thought I’d write you a note just in case he forgets to tell you. This Christmas, surprisingly, I don’t want any presents. I don’t want action figures, movies, comic books, or gadgets. Nothing.  […]

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Listomania: The Festivus Airing of the Grievances

All I can do is procrastinate Ray (#BringBackThePaniniStation) Ban electric scooters Professors moving finals a week earlier Saturday finals Dorm fines Dunkin’ getting rid of the peppermint mocha Getting misdiagnosed by the Health Center Running on three hours of sleep Running out of toilet paper Winter songs pretending to be Christmas songs (We see through […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, My friend and I cannot settle this debate. He claims that Die Hard is just a movie that takes place during Christmas, while I argue that Christmas is one of the integral themes in this amazing movie. I was hoping you both could settle this debate. Is Die Hard a Christmas […]

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Listomania: How to Survive Winter at PC

Cuddle with squirrels for warmth Wear a ski mask Stand inside the Calabria Torch Put hot chocolate into your veins via IV Buy a $500 jacket in the bookstore Become cold-blooded Ask your professors to cancel class in the spirit of Christmas Burn your purchased textbooks for warmth Admit defeat and accept Lucifer as your […]

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