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Don’t let the 90s way of life reemerge: culture needs to leave the last years of the 20th century in the past

The 90s are making a comeback. It’s undeniable. Countless trends, from television shows to clothing to music, are revived in today’s culture. Most of us students were too young to experience these trends initially—even the seniors this year were born in 1992 or 1993—but the latest fad is present nonetheless. For example, we take a look at the recent Netflix release of the entirety of the TV sitcom, “Friends,” which has caused a surge in viewership. Matthew Perry, who plays the role of Chandler in the show, said in a...
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Campus needs more ways to promote spirit: ASUPS should make efforts to unite students in Logger pride

The energy and spirit felt in the fieldhouse while our women’s basketball team hosted the first round of the Northwest Conference Tournament against Whitworth University was amazing. It was one of the few times in my two years here that I felt like the student body united over a single event. On that night, it seemed that everyone was proud to be a Logger. In the past few weeks since that win, I’ve spoken with several students regarding the lack of campus-wide events, and the overall “cliquey” culture at our...
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Navigating the world of study abroad: applying to go abroad can often be confusing, but for good reason

One of the appeals for many students at this University and other small liberal arts schools is the opportunity to study abroad at some point during their time here. The topic is widely discussed throughout campus as students leave, return and are excited by the prospects of doing so for some portion of their junior or senior year. In the midst of discussion, Puget Sound’s study abroad program seems to generate a lot of frustration among students on campus. And we have heard the comments and even said some ourselves:...