life
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The World Cup
Over the last few weeks, I’ve joined the ranks of World Cup viewership, enjoying the broad access to world-class soccer on the biggest stage. As someone whose soccer career flamed out in first grade (I was bored by the large amount of running and small amount of points), I also found myself in the uncomfortable… Continue reading
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I’m Not a Collector’s Item
Some people are collectors. They search for rare, unique, and meaningful things. The complete book series, frisbees from each tournament they played in, or Funkopops. Some collections are meant to be looked at – like autographed sports memorabilia, while other collections are meant to be enjoyed – like board games. Some collectors collect for the… Continue reading
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Grief is a funny thing…
This week has been a tough one. I don’t often cry – I used to think of it as a sign of manly strength, but as I matured, I began to wonder if something was wrong with me. But in the past week, I’ve cried long and hard on four separate occasions. Wednesday, I was… Continue reading
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The One Where The Mayor Comes to UNO and Talks About Purpose
This past week, I had the chance to hear Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. speak at Mammel Hall. He was there to speak to a group of students brought together by a collaboration between the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) and Students in Leadership and Management (SLAM). While I could give a play-by-play recap (I took… Continue reading