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Feeling homesick? You’re not alone

October 11, 2018

Weinberg freshman Idan Katz said he regularly thinks about his home in Prague. “I miss the whole life of it: my friends, my house, my parents, my routine,” Katz said. “I feel like homesickness...

Martinez: What I learned as a Peer Adviser

October 2, 2018

While I was nervous to sign up to become a Peer Adviser last year, I was extremely excited when I received my phone call and email that I was accepted. My PAs from freshman year were extremely influential,...

Cook County likely to repeal controversial soda tax

October 9, 2017

The Cook County Board of Commissioners will likely repeal a controversial soda tax now that enough commissioners have signed on to override a veto by Board President Toni Preckwinkle. The soda tax —...

Students discuss challenges of being black during Wildcat Welcome, pre-orientation programs

October 19, 2016

Each day of Wildcat Welcome, Communication freshman Mega Dafiaghor changed something about her appearance in the hope of making new friends. “I had a different approach every single day because I...

Students respond positively to longer Wildcat Welcome

October 1, 2015

Before arriving on campus, Medill freshman Rob Schaefer said he was skeptical about Wildcat Welcome. Although he was excited to finally go to school after seeing all his friends leave home, Schaefer...

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