Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University, Author at Study Breaks

In Its Second Season, ‘Sense8’ Finds Itself

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

While the first season fixated on the 'how,' this time around viewers get to the 'why.'…

May 26, 2017

Meet Muslim Feminist Aya Shehata, Founder and President of the Feminist Empowerment Movement

Meet Muslim Feminist Aya Shehata, President of the Female Empowerment Movement

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The aspiring physician was recognized this year by the American Association of University Women for her intersectional advocacy.…

May 21, 2017

Where Have All the Ombudsmen Gone?

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Government has a system of checks and balances, so should the media.…

May 12, 2017

Improve Your Marketability with an Online Portfolio

Forget Resumes—It’s 2017 and You Need a Personal Website

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

In the adult world, having an online presence means more than an Instagram account.…

May 9, 2017

7 Apps for Students That Will Make Traveling This Summer a Breeze

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Whether you’re studying abroad or heading to the beach, these apps are lifesavers.…

April 27, 2017

5 Tips Every Writer Will Tell You About Workshopping Papers

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Remember, you're not there to make friends. At the same time though, don't be a douche.…

April 20, 2017

CMU’s Autumn Pinkley Is Spreading Positivity and Awareness, One Cherry at a Time

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Through her movement, 'The Cherry Project,' Pinkley shares the personal stories of students and peers to inspire others.…

April 13, 2017

What’s the Point of Taking Attendance?

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More and more research is indicating that attendance policies only hurt their intended beneficiaries.…

April 5, 2017

Deciding Between Living at Home or on Campus? Choose Both

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

To balance school, work and my social life, I split my time fifty-fifty, and I couldn't be happier.…

March 29, 2017

Season 2 of ‘Love’ Is All You Need

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The sophomore run of the awkward series is another hit, as it gets all the weirdness of romance exactly right.…

March 22, 2017

Humanities: How to Prepare for a Seemingly Disappearing Career

How to Get a Job in a Disappearing Career Field

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

This one's for the humanities majors out there.…

March 19, 2017

Political-Science Major Nour Saeed Is Speaking up for Refugees

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The UW-Madison junior is petitioning her school to offer ten scholarships to Syrian refugees.…

March 7, 2017

The Key to Choosing a Major

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Your General Education classes are more important than you think.…

March 3, 2017

Protecting Undocumented Students Without Sanctuary Campus Status

Why Universities Shouldn’t Pursue Sanctuary-Campus Status

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Instead of pursuing vague titles, schools should take concrete, implementable steps to ensure the safety of their students.…

February 23, 2017

Open New Doors with the Common Reading Experience

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Through the College Reading Experience, universities are using novels to connect their underclassmen and transfer students as well as help them adapt to college life.…

February 20, 2017

The Magicians: When Fantasy Becomes Relatable

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

It’s hard enough maintaining a dean’s list-worthy GPA in college, let alone running a magical world and defeating mystical beasts.…

February 13, 2017

What I Learned from My School’s Sexual Violence Prevention Test

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The program might have some problems, but it was still the only test I’ve ever been eager to take.…

January 31, 2017

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Major

English

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In Its Second Season, ‘Sense8’ Finds Itself

Meet Muslim Feminist Aya Shehata, President of the Female Empowerment Movement

Where Have All the Ombudsmen Gone?

7 Apps for Students That Will Make Traveling This Summer a Breeze

5 Tips Every Writer Will Tell You About Workshopping Papers

CMU’s Autumn Pinkley Is Spreading Positivity and Awareness, One Cherry at a Time

What’s the Point of Taking Attendance?

Deciding Between Living at Home or on Campus? Choose Both

Season 2 of ‘Love’ Is All You Need

How to Get a Job in a Disappearing Career Field

Political-Science Major Nour Saeed Is Speaking up for Refugees

The Key to Choosing a Major

Why Universities Shouldn’t Pursue Sanctuary-Campus Status

Open New Doors with the Common Reading Experience

The Magicians: When Fantasy Becomes Relatable

What I Learned from My School’s Sexual Violence Prevention Test

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Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Major

English

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