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A lecture on the political philosophy of the USA

Dr. Scott Samuelson, a Hiett Prize winner and Iowa State professor, gave a lecture for the America 250 series on the political philosophy of the Declaration of Independence at the Memorial Union Tuesday. “What does it mean to be an American now, and does the Declaration of…

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Finding a balance: Working as a full-time student

College students face a range of daily pressures, from academic demands to financial concerns and balancing school with work. One out of every three students works part-time at Iowa State. There are plenty of struggles students face during their four years of undergrad. “Working…

Academic support: Accountability groups

Iowa State’s Academic Success Center offers Accountability Groups, a support service focused on helping students integrate studying into their weekly schedules. Bethany Kula-Nickels, coordinator for academic skills coaching, described how Accountability Groups differ from other…