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9/15/2013: Kjerstine Trooien

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist September 16, 2013

School is underway and I’m already resorting to living on caffeine. It’s going to be an interesting semester. I’ve been keeping pretty busy with classes, work at the DS and the Writing Center and...

Appearance vs comfort

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist September 12, 2013

I have a wonderful relationship with my pajamas. I tend to go through cycles of which ones I use. Right now I’m on a nightgown binge. A few months ago, I used boxers and sports bras. Before that,...

9/10/2013: Kjerstine Trooien

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist September 10, 2013

There really isn’t anything like a new semester. True, it has its downsides. For example, textbooks cost an arm, a leg, and your firstborn. Early mornings (before ten a.m. if you’re me) are rough after...

Politics versus passion

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist September 9, 2013

I never want to be a politician. My political views never match up with my personal views. This might sound strange, but let me explain. What I want personally is very different from what I want...

“Reluctant atheist” speaks up

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist September 5, 2013

I am not a Christian. For such a simple statement, it sure packs a big punch. For me to say that I am not a Christian means far more than to say I am agnostic. Growing up, being a Christian was a...

Advice for introverts at college, on campus

Kjerstine Trooien, Columnist August 29, 2013

The beginning of college, whether you’re a first year or a seasoned senior, can be a lot of fun. UND offers many social activities to engage the outgoing student, ranging from street dances to floor...

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