Excerpt From My Novel “The Glory Within”

Written by Grace Brown Chapter 1: Basil I presumed she had been speaking towards me, and that she had been repeating my name over a number of times before gently touching my arm to wake me from my opulent slumber. The days of my youth were...charismatic if you must. So much so, that I appreciated every chance of the peace and tranquility that came upon me whenever I got the chance. My grandmothers had run a library when books were the soul to a winsome earthborn. After being accepted by...
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What Does it Mean to be Brave?

Written by Ta'Nya Wallace   Doing What You Have to Do I am sure that many of you think you aren’t brave compared to other people. I am here to tell you that you are braver than you think you are. "Don’t you see? You can’t be brave without being...
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Pottery and the Sea: an Excerpt

Written by Gracielle Dedo The exterior world is humming a considerably different tune than the one I sing periodically as my hand guides and molds a congealed clay to prepare a small bowl on my potter’s wheel. There are no windows in this tiny twelve by eight shack that sits...
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Ways to Stay Motivated While Learning Online

Written by Brooke Anderson When the going gets tough, the tough get going! And sometimes it can be tough to stay motivated while learning online. In both in-person and online formats. It can be easy to get burned out if you don’t find balance in your life. Not everybody has...
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Official Student Blog Mascot

After a week of voting, in both Instagram and Google Forms, we can reveal ASUPD Student Blog's official mascot! Please welcome:
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A Day in the Life of an ASUPD Student

Written by Brooke Anderson I’ve never experienced the shock of a defibrillator. But I imagine it’s similar to the mini heart attack I get each morning when my alarm goes off (or maybe not). Despite that abrupt little jumpstart to my energy, I always enjoy starting my day by listening...
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A Guide to Getting a Part-Time Summer Job

Written by Rachael Willis As the semester comes to an end, many of us are looking forward to summer vacation. I know that I can’t wait until I can spend all of my days relaxing in my room or hanging out with friends. However, summer vacation is also the perfect...
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