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Why Everyone Should Watch the Documentary “Stutz”

As I was mindlessly scrolling Netflix one night, looking for another thing to keep my brain entertained, I stumbled upon a movie poster with Jonah Hill on the cover called “Stutz.” Now, after only seeing Jonah Hill on the cover and knowing his comedic background I assumed that this would be another light-hearted and potentially silly film…but it was in the documentary section. Thinking this was a bit odd, I utilized one of the many great features of this streaming platform to look into what this documentary could possibly be about…

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Maura Olson Maura Olson

A Thank You Letter to ODU

As many of you know, I recently graduated from college! YAY! What a strange time in life while also being so exciting. As any big life change does, I have been reflecting on the last 4 years and all I can seem to say is thank you. A thank you to my family, my friends and of course, Old Dominion University…

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Maura Olson Maura Olson

The Commoner’s Table

In my local college town, there is a coffee shop that hosts monthly meetings called “The Commoner’s Table.” Every third Saturday of each month, a group of strangers meet around a table and write about a specific prompt given to us that month for 30 minutes- uninterrupted. These strangers then turn to friends, and each of them share their stories all while enjoying a nice cup of tea or coffee. Not only is this a way for people to practice their writing and hear feedback if they want, but it is also place for people to come together and find community. No prior writing skills are needed, just a friendly attitude and passion to get some writing in that day…

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