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There is no timeline for grieving after a loss

Why do the best always leave us so soon? I’ve been trying to grasp my mind around this concept for the last few years of ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:09 am

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Stand up and fight against domestic violence

Two weeks ago, I wrote about female empowerment and a commercial that was aired on the Super Bowl. Last week, I had to take a ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:27 am

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Go out and show what you do ‘like a girl’

The past two weekends, two relevant events to our society aired on television: the Super Bowl and the Grammys. Both aired important messages to girls ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, February 12, 2015 10:21 am

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Without artists, the world would be boring

It’s crazy to think about, but art is everywhere, literally, everywhere. If you are reading this, take a minute to appreciate all the art around ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, February 5, 2015 10:32 am

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St. Theodore Catholic School needs a mascot

I attended St. Theodore Catholic School from kindergarten through sixth grade. Every year, we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. This week happens to be that week, ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, January 29, 2015 10:35 am

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When it comes down to it, everyone matters

I’ve been debating writing this column for a while, but I’ve finally decided to do it. More and more frequently there have been news stories ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:29 am

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Try to make the best of the wintry situation

Every year, around this time, Minnesotans are reminded just how brutal winters can be. I personally am not a huge fan of cold and snow. ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:37 am

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Friendships change as school settings change

Friendship. Every friendship has its ups and downs. If you’re reading this, I hope you have at least one person you can truly consider a ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:55 am

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Here are the 5 lessons learned from 2014

As 2014 came to a close, I realized I had a lot to reflect on. I graduated high school, started college, became friends with new ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Friday, January 2, 2015 10:15 am

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Despite the cold, there are perks to winter

Since we’ve finally gotten some more snow, I thought I’d share 10 of my favorite things about winter. Really, I’m not a huge fan of ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, December 18, 2014 10:00 am

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Dear younger me, embrace the education

I’ve been thinking lately, and if I had the opportunity to have my future self write a letter to my present day self, I would. ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, December 4, 2014 11:38 am

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Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of

Ever since I had been accepted to various colleges last school year, my levels of excitement and anxiety grew as it came closer to me ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, November 27, 2014 7:00 am

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Holiday season is fun, but Black Friday isn’t

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. It comes and goes and suddenly the holiday season is in full swing. In fact, Thanksgiving can’t even completely ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:43 am

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Be sure to use procrastination time wisely

The following is an essay I wrote in high school that I feel relevant to my college life right now. I thought I’d share: It’s ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, November 13, 2014 10:49 am

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Respect for leaders, constituents goes 2 ways

Next Tuesday I will vote in a real election for the first time. I know where I stand and who I’m voting for, but I’m ... Read more

by Erin Murtaugh, Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:48 am

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