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Letter from the Editor Quick Lunch Recipe DIY Cozy Scarves Top 10 Washburn Must-Do’s Get Winter Ready Spice up Your Work Life Professor Odd Jobs Face Reading Interview Hacks Get Motivated with Music Political Correctness Controversy Top 10 Ted Talks to Watch

Contributors Kenzie McCoy ADVERTISING Ariele Dutton WRITERS Alex Hounchell Shayn Jones Carney Ziegler Alice Ouary Ali Dade Alexis Simmons Natalie Engler Colleen Kelley Kelsey Yunos Kenzie McCoy

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PHOTOGRAPHY Cody Dannar Brian Cervantez Carney Ziegler Kenzie McCoy Alex Hounchell Chelsey Jenkins COPY EDITOR Kraig Dafoe

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ILLUSTRATIONS Sheldon Malicke Devin Morrison ADVISOR Regina Cassell Bod Magazine Fall 2017

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Kenzie McCoy

From the Editor

I’m not quite to the point where I can finally say sayonara to papers, tests and homework. I still have one semester remaining of my senior year as a mass media student. For all of you lucky ducks out there, walking away with diplomas and smiles on your faces, now ready to leap into the workforce, I applaud you.

While my time at Washburn has consisted of difficult and late night, ice cream eating, “downs,” it’s also had its array of wonderful ups. Working at Student Media has given me skills and connections that I will always cherish. My classes have given me useful information, which I like to think I have managed to retain to some degree. My friends have been there for impromtu Sonic slushi runs and trips to Westridge Mall when I’ve felt down.

I’ve met people and become part of a group through Student Media. They make me feel like the big black hole of unknowingness that comes after graduation might not be as terrifying as I make it out to be. After spending over a year at a community college, I understand how much easier it is to meet people and connect with professors at Washburn. I hope you have made a connection at Washburn that makes you feel confident about taking your next step, whether it be giant or small. The fact is, that step still gives you opportunities to shape your life into a dream that started in a Washburn classroom.

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It’s important to get involved on campus because it really gets you closer to the family aspect that Washburn brings.”

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Quick Lunch Recipe Step up your lunch game to a savory recipe that’s great on the go.

By Carney Ziegler

Tip: Buy pre-packaged “Wholly

Directions:

1 whole wheat tortilla

1. Spread hummus onto tortilla.

1/4 cup hummus

2. Top with turkey slices, followed by baby spinach and feta cheese.

4 slices shaved turkey 1/2 cup baby spinach 1/4 cup feta cheese 5-10 carrots

3. Roll tightly and place in large compartment.

4. Surround wrap with carrots and chips.

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5. Place grapes and cuties in small compartment.

1 clementine

6. Regrigerate until ready to eat!

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Get Cozied Up Create your infinity scarf for a fashion-foward look.

By Kenzie McCoy

Blanket Scarf DIY To create a simple DIY blanket scarf, first get two yards of fabric from your designated craft store.

Then, cut the ends of the fabric and gently pull on the seams to fray the edges if desired. Then, just tie your blanket scarf around yourself and you’re done.

Scarves can take any typical outfit and turn it into a super fashionable look with a comfortable twist. While some scarves are made out of scratchy material or may not fit just right, there’s an easy solution to the problem.

Simply grab some super-soft material from your local craft store with a fun print to easily create your very own scarf. I headed to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store and bought two yards of two different flannel-printed material.

After searching through countless blog posts on DIY scarves, I came up with the idea of making a blanket scarf. These oversized scarfs look great with any sweater and provide lots of warmth.

However, being only 5 feet tall, the thick fabric required for the oversized scarf looked slightly

ridiculous and made me feel like I was in a sea of fabric. So, I turned to my second scarf option and by far my favorite, the infinity scarf.

There is no way you can go wrong with an infinity scarf. You can simply just tie them once around your neck and you’re good to go.

To achieve the super-chic, yet super-simple infinity scarf, just get two yards of fabric, cut the fabric in half and sew the two ends together. Therefore, my four yards of fabric orginially designated for two blanket scarves turned into four infinity scarves.

Make sure to check out JoAnn’s website to see what fabrics are on sale or grab their 40 percent off coupon which is good towards any total purchase.

My $24 for four yards of fabric stretched into four scarves and now I am ready to take on the cold weather in style.

Infinity Scarf Supplies Needed Scissors Needle Thread Two yards of fabric

Since I am not an expert on sewing, I just ran to Dillon’s to grab whatever needle and thread was available. Most supermarkets have a small, travel sewing kit and that will do just fine. I chose the black thread to match the darker colors of my fabric.

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Pick out your two yards of fabric and lay it out on the floor.

Cut your fabric in half vertically.

You should have two long pieces of fabric to make two scarfs. Grab one piece of fabric to get started.

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Sew your folded over area with stitches so your scarf is completely connected together.

Lay the two unattached edges on top of each other. Let one end be slightly longer so you can fold the fabric over.

6 You have created an infinity scarf, perfect for yourself or as a gift. Wrap the scarf around your neck twice.

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Fold the longer edge over the shorter edge so you can create an area to sew together. You’ll sew this area to connect your ends.

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Washburn Must-Do’s Trying new things can be one of life’s most difficult, yet rewarding tasks. Make the most of your time at Washburn, or at a new job by diving into the culture around you. Join in the fun and explore.

Take a picture with the Ichabod mascot.

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Take advantage of scholarship opportunities by studying abroad.

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5 Go watch an intermural sports competition, like basketball or rugby. (or join a team!)

3 Participate in at least one university tradition, like WU Fest, Family Day or Homecoming.

Sit in on a class just because you’re interested in it.

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Learn your university’s alma mater.

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Try at least one thing from every section of the dining hall.

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Real-World Must-Do’s

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Clean up your social media profiles. Employers do look at these and now is the time to start fresh.

Amp up your cooking game. Spend time scanning through Pinterest and grab your apron.

Eating out is expensive so become your own chef.

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to a new area? Take some time to 14 Moving walk or run around your new job and/or house to get a feel for your new location.

Spend money on traveling and being adventurous instead of buying expensive cars, clothes, etc. Now is the time to try everything.

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Find your outlet.

Starting a new job can be stressful, so find what boosts your endorphines. Paint, do yoga, plant a garden or whatever it may be.

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Plan a getaway by taking a spring break trip with your friends.

Tailgate at a football game with face painting, free food, yard games, everything!

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Hillary Ronnebaum, sophomore nursing major, shows her winter style in a purple peacoat, which provides functionality and style.

The holiday season is upon us and, Kansas being Kansas, winter weather could strike any time after Thanksgiving. Get yourself ready for the transition from cozy fall days to frosty winter evenings.

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Invest in a quality coat

This one seems like an obvious piece of advice, but a lot of people still try to muddle through snowy weather with hoodies or jackets each year. It should not have to break the bank to keep warm and look good, but winter coats are often expensive investments, which is why I stress knowing a coat’s quality.

Make sure whatever coat you buy will last more than one snowy season. North Face jackets often make the most sense when paired with Under Armour. Dick’s Sporting Goods generally sells these jackets between $80-$120 depending on when you buy them but websites like Amazon have been known to list new or gently used ones between $30-

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$60. Whether you go with a knit material, nylon, or leather, be sure to get something with a hood and deep pockets to burrow into against winter winds.

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The last thing any of us want to do first thing in the morning, or after a long day of classes, is deal with car troubles, but it’s par for the course, come winter time. One of the smartest purchases I’ve ever made was a scraper mitten, a thick nylon and wool mitten with a window ice scraper attached. Not only is it great for keeping your hands warm and dry while tediously defrosting your car but it’s convenient to fit into your bag or backpack.

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to prepare for, you need to find a venue that best suits your studying needs. Some people work best in the solitude of their homes/dorm rooms, others like the community and academic feel of a library, or maybe you’re like me and prefer the relaxed vibe of a coffee shop like PTs or Blackbird.

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Be proactive during cold and flu season

Maybe it’s the change in weather, maybe it’s the stress of school, work or the holidays, but you may get sick in some capacity no matter how you slice it. Prevent getting sick by washing your hands often or carrying around hand sanitizer, remember to wear a scarf to protect your throat, getting a flu shot and at least attempting to get enough sleep to keep your immune system strong.

Even if you do get sick, make sure that you have plenty of tea, cough drops, cold medicine and tissues throughout autumn.

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There are a few major events that are in the dead of winter: Christmas/ Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve. Whether you celebrate these specific holidays or not, the impending holidays are still bound to affect you in some way.

Be prepared for even more congested Topeka traffic than usual, bigger crowds at department stores, adjusted business hours and sales galore. This gives you roughly two weeks to take advantage of sales.

Once you’ve got a routine down, or at least an idea of what to expect, I suggest you take advantage of the holiday sale season and finish your shopping no later than the second week of December.

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Start compiling ideas of what you or your loved ones would like and have a list of options ready

by Thanksgiving. Once that is out of the way, you have the rest of December to plan how you want to celebrate the holidays, whether that be a party, a vacation or just staying in and getting cozy. You would be amazed how much more enjoyable the holidays are when you plan in advance and let yourself be present in the moment.

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It’s really convenient and I love it. I get to greet people every day and it even works well with my schedule.”

- Alisson Hilford, senior nursing major and desk assistant for Residential Living

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8 Ways to Make Your Job #Goals Everyone has those long-term goals that they want to pursue. Who hasn’t wanted to be President of the United States or the next Oprah Winfrey? As great as long-term goals are, it is good to keep in mind the short-term ones.

More than likely before anyone becomes Oprah Winfrey or President of the United States, they have to take a short-term job. Some of these aspiring people will have to find innovative and creative ways to survive every day life. They’ll have to find their work #Goals.

With that being said, here are eight work #Goals to start the ever changing list of things to strive for.

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Be positive It is easy to let the everyday aspects of work life drag you down, but it is important to stay positive.

By Alex Hounchell

It may seem difficult to remain positive, but management will see how you handle tough situations when you are stressed out. Eventually this will put you in a favorable position in the eyes of your boss.

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Find a way to vent

Whether it is to your grandma or to your co-worker, find someone that you feel comfortable telling about your bad day. Just being able to tell someone how you feel will take the weight of any troubles off of your chest.

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Carry gum Gum is an efficient way to keep your cool. In addition to cooling down, peppermint has been known to boost intelligence.

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Graphic by Sheldon Malicke Dwight Schrute, played by Rainn Wilson, from TV show, “The Office” often comes into conflict with his rule-bending co-workers.

Keep business cards on you

You never know which celebrities are wandering around outside. If you bump into one of them accidentally, you better be sure to have your contact information on hand.

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Three things

At the end of the day, try to remember three things that were positive about the day. This technique will condition your brain to love work, which would be ideal.

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Every time you go above and beyond, remember to give yourself a reward. It can be a Milkyway or a Kitkat, but just reward yourself for a job

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An occasional sarcastic statement never hurt anyone Remember that a sense of humor reminds people that you aren’t a

robot.

You are a person and you care about them. Take a look at any episode of the TV show, “The Office” to see how any ho-hum job can turn into a great story.

Follow these guidelines and soon you will be heading towards your work #Goals long and shortterm.

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Don’t let fear stop you from taking opportunities that you normally wouldn’t take.

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Professor Your Job Odd jobs provide suprising skills, experience.

By Alex Hounchell Sometimes it is easy to forget that professors were once normal teenagers and young adults. It’s hard to forget that they weren’t always grading papers and that some of them may have been delivering papers at one point.

Sharron Sullivan, professor of Women

She also helped out at the community center that held her dance lessons so that she could receive a free lesson every month.

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and Gender Studies and Theater, had her first job when she was nine years old.

She was paid to deliver papers on a bicycle in the neighborhood. She did this job so that she could pay for dance lessons. The job required getting up early and riding her hideous yellow bike.

“Someone stole my yellow bike and I was excited at first, because I wasn’t going to have to ride that hideous yellow bike anymore, but I had to deliver papers on foot after that. I had to get up earlier and my brother helped me,” Sullivan said.

She indicated that the job taught her to go above and beyond to accomplish her goals. It also taught her the value of hard work.

“Because my mom drove me to work, I just never showed up during my third shift, because I wasn’t very good at it,” said Weed. He also explained that he ended up getting a job at a mexican restaurant as his second job.

Weed put together burritos and tacos in the kitchen. Luckily, he never broke a dish or a cup at his second job. That may have been due to the collection of ingredients that accumulated on the kitchen floor during each night.

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Speaking of hard work, David Weed’s, of the English department, first job was a busboy when he was in his early teens. After Weed destroyed countless cups and dishes, he attempted to try again. On the second day, he ended up destroying just as many dishes.

“When I walked around at the end of the night, it felt like my shoes were burritos,” Weed said. At least Weed learned his limitations.

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Lastly, Professor Karen Barren, of the English department, actually had her first job in high school.

She worked at the Topeka Public Library and made $1.64 an hour shelving books that were returned.

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“One of the most interesting thing about the job is that the Exorcist came out during the time I worked there, and everyone was so freaked out to go downstairs to the stacks,” Barren said. Since there were so few people down in the basement with the books stacked in huge towers, she was able to pirouette down the halls for fun.

“I didn’t always get a lot of work done, mostly because I spent time reading the books. I learned a lot from my second job at the Pizza Hut on Gage because it was with people,” Barren said.

She went on to explain that she was waitress at the time she worked there and eventually worked her way up to Head Waitress. The added title allowed her to train incoming waitresses.

As hard as it can be to forget how professors are these intelligent, well-read, and savvy individuals, they were at their first job. At one point in their lives, they may have ridden a hideous yellow bike, or dropped a few cups and plates, or even danced on the job.

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Paying close attention to your facial expressions and body language can help you look professional and hire-ready to an interviewer.

Everyone has been to a job interview and most people have experienced the odd questions in a room that feels like a sauna. Most people have experienced a question in an interview such as: “What is the worst customer experience you have ever had at any previous job?” It isn’t a good idea to say the actual worst experience because that wouldn’t show how you have grown as an individual.

Instead most people try to fabricate an experience or

embellish an existing one.

An interview is not only based on what you say.

Sometimes an interested employer will be watching your movements.

“You can always be saying how great you are, but your body could be giving your true feelings away,” Alison Craig, image consultant and author of “Hello Job! How to Psych Up, Suit Up, & Show Up” said.

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Mark Bowden, author of Winning Body Language, believes that an interview starts before you make it to the interview room. As Bowden says, it is important to remember that you never know who is in the parking lot, the waiting room or even in an elevator watching you. Your actions or mannerisms could be detrimental in any of these cases.

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You want to give off a sense of calmness. Similarly, when talking with hand gestures, they should be between both your shoulders and your belly button.

If your gestures go above your shoulders, it may give off the sense that you are frantic or panicking.

If you are sitting while talking to the interviewer, you shouldn’t lean backward. This has the capacity Even movies have parodied to show others that you are vulnerable this concept. An Ashton Kutcher or lazy. It is like the old adage, don’t Key Points type gets into an elevator, says slouch. This goes for the entire time 1. Sit Straight something rude about the you are within sight of people who Bad posture can make you look lazy. interviewer, and it turns out work for the organization you are Sitting straight is not only good for your the person he was talking interviewing at. At any point, back, but for your image. about was in the elevator you could be watched by a 2. Keep your head high the entire time. secretary, an employee or Don’t make eye contact with the floor, make good even the boss. eye contact with your interviewer.

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3. Look calm and collected

ways to combat this issue.

Lastly, remember that Relax and look as calm as you wish you First and foremost, keep you need to keep your body felt to seem in control. your eyes up. Don’t touch movements in mind, especially 4. Keep eye contact your chin to your neck, or keep when combined with your words.

It’s just good manners. your eyes locked on your shoes.

No matter how much you would want Instead, keeping your head up to, you should not try to read your makes it seem to an employer that interviewer’s body language. you have confidence.

Bowden claims, “Interviewers have likely been Without looking up, it may seem to others that you trained in making their body language difficult to lack the ability to deal with people. Eye contact also read or easier to read incorrectly.” This means that supports feelings of empathy and respect to other if you attempt to read their body language, you may people. respond to the wrong body language.

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Kickstart Your Motivation Raise the volume, crank some tunes to accomplish all your tasks.

By Shayn Jones Have you ever struggled to finish a project, clean the house or begin studying due to a lack of motivation?

Getting the motivation needed to start these tasks and finish them efficiently can be a struggle. Here’s a few genres and artists to help you start your tasks and to stay motivated.

If you are like me, sometimes music can be distracting thing while studying. My advice is to listen to instrumental music or slow songs, whether it is classical, new age or simply songs that are not too upbeat. Here are a few songs I suggest.

1. EASY LISTENING Michael Bublé Is a modern easy listening artist, including “Home,” “Everything” and “Haven’t Met You Yet.” Paul McCartney One of the musicians from The Beatles is borderline new age and soft rock but he has some great songs for motivation. By far, he is one of the favorites among easy listening enthusiasts. Some songs include “Silly Love Songs,” “Band on the Run” and “Say Say Say.”

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New Age music focuses on using nature and classical music to evoke spirituality, however it works great for studying.

Enya For example, Enya plays a variety of new age and classical music, but focuses mainly on new age, including “A Day Without Rain,” “Only Time” and “Listen to the Rain.”

Diane and David Arkenstone Music featuring a variety of nature sounds in their pieces, which is why they are labeled under the New Age genre, including songs like “Lady of the Lake,” “Magic Forest” and “Aquaria.”

3. INSTRUMENTAL Yiruma Focuses strictly on soft, relaxing piano music, including “River Flows in You,” “Spring Rain” and “Kiss the Rain.”

Lindsey Stirling A modern violinist who adapts popular songs to classical with an edge of upbeat music involved, including “Crystallize,” “Shadows” and “Shatter Me.” You can always go for original artists, including Mozart’s “Requiem” and Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”.

4. POP, ROCK and R&B Whether it is music from 2016 or hits from the ‘80s, they work wonders.

For modern music, some suggestions include songs like “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “Army” by Ellie Goulding and “Just Like Fire” by P!nk.

Some later hits include songs like “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins, “Kickstart my Heart” by Motley Crüe and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey.

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Frank Sinatra Is one of the most well known from the easy listening genre and has been around for years, including “My Way,” “Luck be a Lady” and “Come Fly with Me.”

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Are College Campuses Becoming too Politically Correct?

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Political Correctness Bursts into Classrooms

By Alexis Simmons & Natalie Engler University campuses are places of intellectual exploration and discovery. They are designated spaces for creative expression both in the classroom and extracurricular activities while giving students an opportunity to break out of their comfort zones.

The conversations and debates that stem from dissenting opinions often generate the greatest growth for students.

Tracy Routsong, communications professor, says that conversations and languages, in general, are fluid, even in a university setting. “[Language] is not static, it’s based on our culture, and we alter and phrase language based on those social constructs that we have. We build language.

We alter language through, not just our interactions with people, but then through our experiences with people,” said Routsong.

Recently, some have argued that an increasingly prominent culture of political correctness in the classroom is making it more difficult for these kinds of discussions to happen. A desire to create “safe spaces” for students drives this concept.

Hannah Hagedorn, sophomore forensic investigations and psychology double major said she determines from class to class how comfortable she is sharing her opinions.

“There are times when I don’t feel like I can offer anything to the conversation, so I usually don’t. But, if I can, I try to,” said Hagedorn.

College campuses provide opporunities for students to grow and mature as they study. People often grow the most when taken out of their comfort zones. This does not mean trigger warnings and a general appreciation for political correctness is all wrong. When used correctly, in an intellectually stimulating environment, they are extremely useful in allowing for thought-provoking discussions.

“Trigger warnings,” originating from a context of sexual assault or harassment, are a common way to forewarn people of forthcoming information that may provoke a strong emotional response. Trigger warnings can be seen in many syllabi.

“I have always included, in my syllabus, a statement that essentially says open discourse is a requirement for this class but some social restraint is appropriate,” said Mark Peterson, political science professor.

Nowadays, if an assigned reading has a graphic description of a sexual assault, it is common for the professor to warn the students of the upcoming language, making classroom discussions more restrictive and politically correct.

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TED Talks to Watch in Your 20s

By Alice Ouary

“Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” said John Lennon.

As a college student, you will constantly ask yourself what major you should choose, what projects you want to complete and what career you want to pursue. Before you get to think about that, you’re already busy running from job to job, while you’re trying to finish the 10 papers you procrastinated.

Nº1 TALK TO FIND YOUR PASSION

According the American Psychological Association, 80-95 percent of students consider themselves chronic procrastinators. A New York field study shows that 27 percent of professional graduate students are actually working in the field they majored in.

Here are six inspiring and motivating Ted Talks to help you keep calm and find the solutions to get through your college years.

Tim Urban: Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator

College is the kingdom of procrastination. Papers, exams, thesis, essays and speeches are all assigned with deadlines. But between the moment it is assigned and the time it has to be done, procrastination is often showing up. As a solution, Tim Urban explains to you what is happening in your mind so that things don’t catch up with you too quickly.

Nº3 TALK TO FEEL AMBITIOUS

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Emilie Wapnick: Why Some of Us Don’t Have a True Calling?

Meg Jay: Why 30 Is Not The New 20?

Having a true calling is a cultural belief that can make you feel very confused as a college student, Whether it’s picking a major, changing it for the fifth time or finding your dream job.

Maybe the solution relies in what Emilie Wapnick defines as “multipotentialist” - people who have many interests.

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TALK TO STOP PROCRASTINATING

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If you are in your 20s, you are in a period Meg Jay calls the “defining decade of adulthood”.

Don’t wait until you’re 30 to accomplish projects and to set the life you want because even if medias say so, the 20s are not a break before adulthood or a prolongation of the teenage years. In this inspiring talk, she forces us to claim our adulthood and shares with us three things every 20 somethings should know.

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Regina Hartley: Why The Best Hire Might Not Have the Perfect Resume?

Your resume is not only a patchwork with many different jobs, but it also reveals determination, passion and a harmonious mix of many skills that makes you who you are.

This powerful talk by Regina Hartley will make you proud of everything you’ve accomplished and tell you how to turn every experience you’ve had into a strong advantage.

Nº5 TALK TO BE CREATIVE

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Shawn Achor: The Happy Secret to Better Work

Working hard to be successful will not necessarily make you happy.

Working positively will make you more creative, more productive and more successful. So how do we reverse the way we work everyday? Shawn Achor tells us his secret in this hilarious talk.

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Adam Grant: Can Slowing Down Help You Be More Creative ?

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Ted.com is gathering the best talks into playlist like “Talks to Help You Pick Your Major” or “Talks to Watch Before a Job Interview” and if you already know what your path is, you can find tens of thousands of talks to learn more about it.

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TALK TO BE CONFIDENT ABOUT AN INTERVIEW

What if procrastinating helped you be creative? In what Adam Grant calls ‘“original” is the secret to writing the best thesis, essay, paper or speech while still slowing down. As he says, “The procrastination gives you time to process your ideas and find new ones that are even better.”

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