The Spring Equinox

Samara Scott on Mar 13, 2024 12:30:00 AM

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The History Behind St. Patrick’s Day

Samara Scott on Mar 6, 2024 3:16:10 PM

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Like many people, I had no idea what St. Patrick’s Day celebrated. According to this poll conducted by Tullamore Dew (a leading Irish whiskey brand), out of 2143 people (21+), less than half knew St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland.

Other findings from the poll include:

  • Only 25% of participants knew St. Patrick was NOT born in Ireland (he was born in Britain)
  • 34% of participants thought the holiday celebrated the day of his birthday instead of marking the day of his death
  • Around 25% of participants believe St. Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland (based on the myth)
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Why February is the Shortest Month

Samara Scott on Feb 28, 2024 10:10:16 AM

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We’ve all wondered why February is the shortest month. Whether it was a passing thought or you stopped to think about it. This article seeks to answer your questions while teaching you some of the history behind the reason.

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The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day

Samara Scott on Feb 21, 2024 8:01:29 AM

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As we know today, Valentine’s Day is a day of romance to celebrate the one(s) you love. But it wasn’t always this way. Although no one knows the exact origin of this holiday, historians can infer from celebrations from our past to piece together the origins.

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ISU College of Business Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Households

Samara Scott on Feb 14, 2024 8:49:00 AM

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The College of Business at ISU is running its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program from January 25th to March 14th. This program is an excellent opportunity for low-income families to receive help with their taxes this season.

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Improving Focus

Samara Scott on Feb 7, 2024 12:15:00 AM

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Do you ever find yourself unable to focus? You are not alone. As we age, it becomes harder to figure out what information is relevant and what isn’t. Many factors can go into a lack of focus, such as:

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3 Tips for Spring Cleaning

Samara Scott on Jan 31, 2024 1:30:00 AM

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As the weather begins to warm up and spring begins to set in, it comes time for us to clean up our homes. Although many areas could use improvement, sometimes the hardest task is knowing where to start. Here are some tips and tricks to make spring cleaning easier.

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How to budget as a college student

Marly Ausman on Jan 24, 2024 8:30:00 AM

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College life is a thrilling journey filled with academic challenges, personal growth, and newfound independence. However, it often comes with a tight budget, requiring students to adapt to certain financial struggles.  In this blog, we'll explore the art of budgeting as a college student, providing practical tips to navigate the financial maze successfully.

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Emergency Medicine Conference  2024

Angela W on Jan 17, 2024 2:30:00 AM

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Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce Training hosts an annual Emergency Medicine Conference (EMC) each year. The purpose of the conference is to provide contact hours for our local and regional first responders.

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Pro's and Con's to New Year's Resolutions

Marly Ausman on Jan 10, 2024 8:00:00 AM

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Some people enjoy having a couple of goals to start the year. Others don't see a point in following the common tradition of setting New Year's Resolutions. I'm in the latter category. Even though I do think it's a good idea to set goals and to have ambitions, a lot of people tend to set unrealistic standards right off the bat. This could be counteractive to the whole point of resolutions and discourage people from completing them at all. That isn't to say that resolutions aren't a good idea for anyone it just means there are pros and cons to them.

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