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Graphic by Maria Echeverry.

Scientists forced to defend research

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
May 1, 2017
Graphic by Alyssa Glover.

Audiobooks trending among millennials

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
April 17, 2017
Graphic by Alyssa Glover.

Dissatisfied U.S. workers contribute to employee burnout

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
April 5, 2017
Graphic by Maria Echeverry.

Conservative students stifled on college campuses

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
March 27, 2017
Graphic by Bailey Horlander.

Division grows between millennials and baby boomers

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
March 22, 2017
Graphic by Alyssa Glover.

The unwritten rules of Baker University

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
March 1, 2017
The Salt Mine offers many choices of beverages, including one of the main favorites, Bud Light. Image by Lexi Loya.

To the Mine: Local bar unites ‘daytimers’ and students

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
February 15, 2017
Image by Bailey Horlander.

A coffee a day keeps retirement away

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
February 6, 2017
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Millennials face less prosperous financial future

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
January 26, 2017
Image by Sarah Baker.

Reinventing the millennial New Year’s resolution

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
December 28, 2016
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Could drones ever deliver Chipotle burritos to BU students?

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
December 12, 2016
#Blessed: being thankful for Baker

#Blessed: being thankful for Baker

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
November 16, 2016
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Slacktivism: Are you really making a difference on Facebook?

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
November 9, 2016
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Candidates mostly waste our time with negative political ads

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 31, 2016
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Free college for all is a bad idea

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 19, 2016
Image by Alyssa Glover.

Stressed students are singing the midterm blues

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 17, 2016
Image by Maria Echeverry.

Clickbait: the shocking way Facebook manipulates you

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 3, 2016
Because athletic teams often use the Mabee fitness center for group workouts, non-athletes sometimes have difficulties finding an appropriate time to work out. Image by Cassie Long.

Frustrated students are dreaming of a better fitness center

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 28, 2016

Despite the controversy, I’ll stand by my faith

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 13, 2016
Politically correct? Facebook is labeling you based on your friends

Politically correct? Facebook is labeling you based on your friends

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 7, 2016
Liberal arts colleges give students an advantage

Liberal arts colleges give students an advantage

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
August 29, 2016
Binge watching may hinder happiness

Binge watching may hinder happiness

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
April 17, 2016
America hasnt lost its greatness

America hasn’t lost its greatness

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
April 12, 2016
Italians provide perspective on Trumps popularity

Italians provide perspective on Trump’s popularity

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
March 9, 2016

Financial education should start early

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
February 14, 2016
Restaurant tips: server incentive or archaic system?

Restaurant tips: server incentive or archaic system?

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
January 14, 2016
The bittersweet truth about sugar

The bittersweet truth about sugar

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
November 23, 2015

Living the gig life

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
November 17, 2015
No Guns Allowed? Kansas campuses may have to alter weapons policies

No Guns Allowed? Kansas campuses may have to alter weapons policies

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
November 17, 2015

A college student’s guide to happiness

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
November 4, 2015
BuyPartisan app can be a dangerous political tool

BuyPartisan app can be a dangerous political tool

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 27, 2015

Making the most of my mid-college crisis

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 21, 2015
Credit cards: Have your cake and eat it, too

Credit cards: Have your cake and eat it, too

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
October 13, 2015
Academic dishonesty: Its not just for students

Academic dishonesty: It’s not just for students

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 30, 2015

U.S. News rankings should go beyond the numbers

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 23, 2015

Catholic ministry looks to create spark on campus

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 21, 2015
Coke uses misleading ads to boost sales

Coke uses misleading ads to boost sales

Story by Lauren Freking, Columnist
September 1, 2015
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