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PERSPECTIVE: Why I don’t need a ‘ring by spring’
The idea of ring by spring was an entirely new concept for me when I started my freshman year at Union. It was a difficult concept to grasp because I had grown up being taught […]
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PERSPECTIVE: ‘MRS degree’ not a requirement for fulfillment
“Do you have a boyfriend? “When are you getting married?” “You’re old. Who’s your husband?” I am asked these questions almost weekly. I can’t be offended. Why? Because they are asked by the 5-year-old girl […]
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PERSPECTIVE: App dating introduces opportunity for ‘Tinder’ moments
It was love at first swipe. Save the date, everyone. I’ve been taken with Tinder. Named after the material that sets fires blazing, the free mobile dating app has made more than one billion matches […]
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PERSPECTIVE: Counter-cultural marriage mentality emerges on Christian campuses
“Ring by spring” is a phrase commonly heard around Union’s campus. However, this phrase is associated with Christian college students in general. Even the Urban Dictionary mentions phrase is associated with “Christian college kids in […]
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PERSPECTIVE: Anxiety abounds for college students in an always-connected society
A wise man once said, “Enjoy college – it will be the best four years of your life.” My dad was right. College brings new everything – people, experiences and places. But what my dad […]
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PERSPECTIVE: Olivia Greenlee’s legacy remembered
By Shannon Guy Wednesday, Feb. 12, started out with a good morning class, no chapel and a day off. At 10:30 am, all of that changed. I got a text from a friend asking if […]
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PERSPECTIVE: Stock photography plays role in how women see themselves
The way people are represented in media plays a significant role in how they perceive themselves. Stock photography that is used as an illustration in magazines and online is a substantial factor in their perception. […]