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2026 Senior Spotlight: Will Chen
Hey guys, this is Will Chen. For those of you who do not know me, I am a senior here at UD, double-majoring in finance and business analytics. In the past four years, I’ve been actively involved on campus through organizations such as AAPC. It’s bittersweet to be writing this article, as it will be one of my last. With graduation coming up, I’ve been looking back at the time I spent here and reminiscing about how much I’ve grown since freshman year. There have been ups and downs. I wouldn’t say college has exactly been easy, but it’s been an experience where I learned a lot about myself. As…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Steven Pham
Hi everyone, my name is Steven Pham. I’m a senior majoring in business management and marketing with a minor in business analytics. As I near the end of this chapter of my life, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on how much has changed, not just on what I know but also on who I’ve become. In this article, I want to share my journey here at UD and the most important lessons I’ve picked up along the way. And no, these aren’t just academic takeaways; they’re lessons about identity, purpose, and figuring out what you actually want out of life. When I first arrived at the University…
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2026 Senior Spotlight: Sophia Li
Hey everyone! My name is Sophia Li, and I’m a senior at the University of Delaware with a major in Biology and a minor in Forensics. When people say time flies, they are not kidding. As senior year comes to an end, I can’t help but think about what the next step of my life is going to be, which I haven’t exactly figured out… The four years of college have felt like a fever dream. I met so many new people and learned so much. I never thought I would see myself as a senior in college, let alone make it this far. I still can’t fully process that,…
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Fresh Flavors, Fresh Starts
Written by Sophia Kim With the seasons becoming warmer and the cold leaving, spring brings many opportunities to explore new habits and reset before summer comes. I have found that approaching these new beginnings with cold dishes is refreshing and helps keep the productive momentum going. Here are a few dishes I keep as staples when the weather turns warm. Soba noodles are quite easy to prepare and taste amazing. It only takes a few ingredients to make. I typically have them with fresh shredded radish and strips of roasted seaweed. You first have to prepare the noodles according to package directions, rinse them, and then add them to a…
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Spring into Music: Refreshing Songs for the Soul
Written by Chloe Tabaco It’s a beautiful day outside. Birds are singing, and flowers are blooming. On days like these, people like me… are creating their 259th playlist. As the weather gets warmer and we set the clock an hour forward for better sunsets, I find myself wanting to share the gift of music with all who wish to broaden their horizons. I take pride in my search for uncut gems with fewer than 10,000 listens, as well as the songs with millions that I still feel need love. From indie rock to disco-lounge, this article will go over my top five spring songs to stop and frolic in the…
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Date Nights on a Budget
Written by Asmi Chinauriya Somehow, someway, we have started associating dates with a price tag. The bill on the first date is the main topic of many conversations, especially on social media. However, this does not mean that date nights always have to be in a high-end restaurant with a bill to pay. You should not have to wait for a bonus or your paycheck to spend a romantic night with someone that you love. Date nights can simply involve doing things together that you both enjoy. Learning new hobbies together, spending time on said hobbies together, and many more. Here are more examples: Cooking: it can be themed on…
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3 Love Songs That Hit Different: Thinking Out Loud, Goodbye, and All of Me
Love comes in many forms: sweet, tearful, exciting, and heart-melting. Music has a way of expressing these emotions that words alone often can’t. From the thrill of new romance to the ache of heartbreak, certain songs stand out for their lyrics, melodies, and pure emotional energy. Here are three love songs that hit differently and remain timeless favorites. 1. “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran No list of modern love songs is complete without Ed Sheeran’s masterpiece. With its smooth piano, gentle rhythm, and heartfelt lyrics, Thinking Out Loud is the ultimate celebration of enduring love. Sheeran’s voice makes every line feel personal and intimate, whether you’re slow dancing…
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The College Student’s Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide
Written by Jodie Li Exams are over! It’s finally time to put your whole heart into the holiday season. The first half of December can be a blur after pushing your brain to the max, but the reward of finishing is amazing. Now, we’ve entered the next phase of the month: the joyful, yet hectic, world of holiday shopping. Finding presents can be tough, expensive, and so last-minute for us college students. Don’t stress, though, we aren’t here to do that! Here is my list of affordable, thoughtful gift ideas, broken down into categories to help you find the perfect thing for anyone on your list. For the Sleepy &…
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How to: Become a True Academic Weapon
Written by Francesca Tero Hey AAPC fam! It’s that beloved time of year again! The holidays! Hmm… well, not quite yet. It’s actually finals season, but your brain likely can’t tell the difference with the amount of emotions you might be feeling. So close yet so far. Many of us are college students balancing our challenging course loads, executive board positions, and RSO involvements, as well as jobs or internships. We may have some courses where the final is optional, or we only need an easily attainable score to pass. However, we may also have some courses where we are becoming an Excel mastermind to create a foolproof grade calculator…
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Best Christmas Songs
Written By Mikhaella Lopez Christmas. Pasko. There are many different names for Christmas across all cultures. Even for the families that don’t celebrate Christmas, everyone hears the same songs on the radio. No, I’m not talking about the same five pop songs that you hear on the morning AM radio on the way to work or school. I’m talking about Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You”, or Wham’s “Last Christmas” on repeat for the nth time in thirty minutes. As someone who started celebrating Christmas the moment September 1st hit, I’ve been listening to among the hundreds of thousands of holiday songs Spotify and the radio have…
