I first learned to crochet when I was just a kid. In an effort to keep me entertained, my aunt searched online, “How to Crochet,” and printed out the instructions she found on the first site that popped up. She found some yarn and hooks hidden deep in a drawer somewhere, then set me loose. Learning…
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Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family with a meaning that is both simple and complex. Ohana includes the people to whom you're related, as well as the larger group of folks outside your bloodline who support and sustain you, to whom you feel indebted and responsible. For the second time recently…
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We all know college in the winter time can be full of struggles. Trying not to freeze to death walking in the below freezing temperatures, falling on the icy sidewalks, and trying to get a spot on the jammed packed City Bus are only some of the daily winter struggles. If you're not used to Indiana…
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Gosh diggity dang it I love pizza. We find ourselves on this gloomy Friday way out in the land of the uncommon, Pizza Uncommon, even. I live for all things strange and unusual, but for today, uncommon will have to do! We gluttonous gangsters are obviously each getting our own pies, as we can’t…
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As a Purdue student, a lot of my time is spent in my apartment either doing class work or sleeping. Whenever it arises, I always jump at the opportunity to get out and explore the many different things West Lafayette has to offer. However, one thing that I had never really done before was attend any…
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Lafayette is known for its historical locations. From historical settlement sites such as Fort Ouiatenon, to the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana art, Lafayette truly has much to offer. My personal favorite historical tour of the Greater Lafayette area, however, comes from enjoying the specialty foods…
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As a college student, one of my favorite ways to de-stress is to head into town for an ice cream. Everything looks better when you are eating ice cream. In this blog post, I will take you with me on an adventure exploring the local ice cream possibilities in Greater Lafayette. Purdue University…
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Everywhere you go you make little traditions with the people around you. While at Purdue, my roommate and I made the tradition of celebrating the exceptionally good days and exceptionally bad days with the best reward there is: food. We decided to venture out of our comfort places and try a…
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When I first moved to the Lafayette area, I brought my giant book collection with me. One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is find unique spots to grab a coffee and read books. Especially when the weather is rainy or isn’t ideal for a fall stroll, I like to get out of the house and read in…
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Every time my family comes to visit me at Purdue, we always make a trip to the Purdue Memorial Union to eat. That’s because it has something for everyone, and it’s conveniently located near sports arenas and conference rooms. Here are my personal choices: Purdue University Student, Sierra Godsey…
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