Hopes dashed: the downside of AmeriCorps VISTA program
For many recent college graduates like me, the endless cycle of job applications and lack of...
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Category: Columns
The marginalization of spoken word, slam poetry
Them: “So, what do you do?” Me: “I’m a poet.” Them: “Me too! What kind?” Me: “Spoken word.” Them:...
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Opportunities lost if Iowa misses the green wave
Weed, wacky tobaccie, dope, green … or maybe cannabis. For many, legalized or decriminalized...
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Board games offer lessons of life, inclusiveness
Walking into the game room of Mayhem Collectibles, in Clive, can be a surreal experience. There...
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LGBTQ dating when you’re not ‘gay’ enough
Hey Varla! I have a problem that I’ve been dealing with … forever, really. I’m a REALLY...
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