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In these times of uncertainty, many of us have been forced to slow down from our typical hectic days and schedules. As a result, we've been afforded the opportunity to cherish our time with our families, pick up a new hobby, read that book we've been meaning to read, or maybe even foster a pet. Image created by Joystick Interactive. Submitted for United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives - help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Advice from Sally: 21 ways to keep yourself busy during quarantine

Serah Culler, Contributing Writer February 17, 2021

Hey Seahawks! This past year has been a strange one. It has reshaped so many things in our society: how we interact with each other, how we go to school or work and how we stay safe and healthy. Something...

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Advice from Sally: Getting involved off-campus

Hannah Horowitz, Staff Writer February 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the typical college experience in more ways than we could have imagined. However, the transition to being online allows us to have more flexibility in terms...

Advice from Sally Seahawk 4/24/19 (STIs, Pregnancy, & The Distant Future)

Advice from Sally Seahawk 4/24/19 (STIs, Pregnancy, & The Distant Future)

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer April 24, 2019

I recently had a one night stand and I’m afraid that I may have an STI, what should I do? Despite our weird and twisted Americanized thoughts on sex, it is a perfectly natural and beautiful part of...

Advice from Sally Seahawk 1/23/19

Advice from Sally Seahawk 1/23/19

Sally Seahawk, Contributing Writer January 23, 2019

I want to get more involved with campus activities this week, and my first thought was joining a club. How do I go about finding the club for me? You asked this question just in time, because there is...

Advice from Sally Seahawk 1/16/19

Advice from Sally Seahawk 1/16/19

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer January 16, 2019

I’m trying to keep up with my New Year’s resolution, but as easy as it is to say “New Year, New Me,” it’s not that easy to stick to my word. What could I do to stay motivated? Generally speaking,...

Advice from Sally Seahawk 12/5

Advice from Sally Seahawk 12/5

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

For one of my classes the final “exam” is giving a presentation in front of the class, but I’m super nervous about it. How can I help calm my nerves? Public speaking is a weakness that a lot of...

Advice from Sally Seahawk 11/28

Advice from Sally Seahawk 11/28

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer November 28, 2018

My roommate got a dog without asking and we are not allowed to have dogs in our apartment complex. Should I say something to him or go directly to the apartment complex about it? I would first try to...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer November 21, 2018

How long do I need to study for the GRE? How long you should study for the GRE depends on a lot of things and is different for everybody. If you typically learn fast, you will need less time to study,...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

One of my friends is dating a guy that has accepted a job in Colorado, but she has accepted a job in Charlotte after graduation. How can I tell her that it’s probably not going to work out? Sometimes...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

How early should you take the GRE before applying to graduate school? Most people recommend that you sign up to take the GRE at least a month before the application for your program is due. This will...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Staff Writer October 24, 2018

I was a student living in the university apartments and I got reassigned to live in an off-campus apartment. Since my roommates and I have moved off campus they have started partying a lot. How can I confront...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

October 17, 2018

What is the best way to complete a group project? We are having trouble meeting and getting everyone to participate. Group projects are super hard in general and now that everyone is trying to play...

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