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This semester was characterized by potential exposures to COVID-19, unprecedented learning formats and a very different college experience than past semesters.
Life

Top 10 stand-out moments of the first full COVID semester

This semester was characterized by potential exposures to COVID-19, unprecedented learning formats and overall a very different college experience than past semesters. Students learned to rely on their neighbors, friends and family for the support they needed.


Cecy Juárez is a Life columnist for The Cavalier Daily.
Life

I miss reading

Books provide a unique kind of solace like no other, and I fully intend to fall back in love with the art of reading.


Life

Dear diary — thank you for being the best confidant

 Growing up watching various teen protagonists who’d glamorously write letters and journals in picturesque scenes — including characters like Mia Thermopolis from “The Princess Diaries” and Elena Gilbert from “The Vampire Diaries” — I was inspired to dabble in the art form myself.  


Looking at all the things you need to study and the papers you need to write can be stressful. However, dividing these tasks into different days will make this much easier to handle. 
Life

Top 10 ways to power through finals

In the grand scheme of things, one bad final is not as big of a deal, especially in an already challenging semester, so take the time to recognize that no matter what happens with your finals, you are still valued and loved.


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