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Home » Archives for Natalie Mechem

Natalie Mechem

Natalie is a junior at Drake University majoring in journalism. Hobbies include making Spotify playlists, drinking outrageous amounts of coffee, and re-watching her favorite episodes of New Girl.

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Brighten Your Feed by Following These 10 Instagram Pages for Self-Care

If social media has you feeling down, you’re probably just following the wrong people. As toxic as …

Natalie MechemFeb 19, 2021  46
winter blues

How to Help Your Friend Conquer the Winter Blues

The holidays can be a difficult time, and the long winter months that follow aren’t any easier. On …

Natalie MechemDec 29, 2020  2
covid-19 dating

Your Ultimate Guide to Dating Safely During COVID-19

What better time to meet new people than now, while you’re in college? Everyone tells you before you …

Natalie MechemNov 13, 2020  3
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2020 General Election: What to Expect as a Texas Voter

Calling all Texas readers! If you’re voting in Texas this November and you’re wondering when, where …

Natalie MechemOct 21, 2020  
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10 Best Ways to Celebrate a COVID-Safe Halloween

As one of college’s biggest party nights of the year, Halloween usually never disappoints even the …

Natalie Mechem Updated: May 12, 2022  1
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The USPS Crisis: How You Can Help

So, what’s going on with the United States Postal Service? Recent changes to the system have caused …

Natalie MechemSep 11, 2020  2
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The Show Must Go On: 10 Tips for Success in Online Acting Classes

With colleges transitioning to remote learning, theater majors face an especially tricky adjustment. …

Natalie MechemSep 2, 2020  3
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10 Tips for Acing Your Remote Classes This Semester

Campuses across the nation have moved classes online, which means it’s time to gear up for another …

Natalie MechemAug 25, 2020  5
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Powerful Woman Leader: Nicole Galloway

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway never expected to run for political office, but she’s always …

Natalie MechemAug 21, 2020  4
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Speak Your Mind: 5 Ways to Practice Feminism in College

Calling all feminists! Equality Day is right around the corner, which means we should all wear our …

Natalie MechemAug 19, 2020  12
being single in quarantine

Confessions of a Single Gal in Quarantine

Oh, the joys of being single in college. You get to swipe through Tinder, gaze at frat party hotties …

Natalie MechemAug 17, 2020  11
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How to Make Money on YouTube: 6 Things You Need to Know

Considering starting a YouTube channel to make some extra money? Maybe you’ve already started …

Natalie MechemAug 14, 2020  12
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Top 10 Colleges for Aspiring Fashion Designers 2020

Whether you love shopping, can’t stop sewing or you consider yourself a superfan of Project Runway, …

Natalie MechemAug 7, 2020  799
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COVID Conversations: 10 Tips for Setting Guidelines with Roommates

Planning on moving in with a brand-new roommate in the fall? Now more than ever, communication with …

Natalie MechemAug 6, 2020  6
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10 Steps to Building an Impressive Online Portfolio in 2020

In the time of COVID-19, your digital presence carries more power than ever when it comes to your …

Natalie MechemJul 30, 2020  1
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Quarantine Tips: 10 Ways to Make Virtual Friends Freshman Year

As if making friends at a new school wasn’t hard enough already, the pandemic has brought even …

Natalie MechemJul 23, 2020  3
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Quarantine Life: Learning to be Okay with Doing Nothing

When quarantine began, staying at home all the time honestly didn’t sound too bad at first. Like …

Natalie MechemJul 7, 2020  1
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Prepare for Takeoff: How to Become a Pilot

Does your heart skip a beat every time you board a plane or even just see one soaring through the …

Natalie MechemJun 30, 2020  12
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Top 24 Things to Do in 24 Hours in St. Louis, Missouri

Believe it or not, Missouri houses more than just Anheuser Busch, Cardinals baseball and the Gateway …

Natalie MechemJun 30, 2020  431
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10 Steps to Making a Post-Interview Impression with a Handwritten Thank You Note

While writing a post-interview thank you note by hand may seem old-fashioned, it can be a unique way …

Natalie MechemJun 17, 2020  1

10 Best Professors You’ll Meet at Drake University

Building meaningful connections with your professors can make the college experience a thousand …

Natalie MechemJun 2, 2020  45
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10 Problem-Solving Skills Hiring Managers Love

Problem-solving skills: Even though you might not know it, you have them. You might even use them …

Natalie MechemMay 28, 2020  7

The Truth About Reinventing Yourself in College

The first time I came home after leaving for my first semester of college at Drake …

Natalie MechemMay 22, 2020  156

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