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One More Jewel in the Corona: On Doing Exchange in the US in 2020

One More Jewel in the Corona: On Doing Exchange in the US in 2020

November 17, 2020
by Shifra Power
USA Yarns, Yarns

This year, I cast aside the dirt-encrusted vouchers for disappointment and bought the VIP Backstage Experience for the United States 2020. In late August, I…

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I Cradled a Woman’s Bleeding Head While My Amish Friend Called an Ambulance

I Cradled a Woman’s Bleeding Head While My Amish Friend Called an Ambulance

July 3, 2020
by Jade Newton
USA Yarns, Yarns

I washed my hands 10 times, then 10 times more. It felt like the blood wouldn’t come off. WHAT THE FUCK? screamed my mind on repeat….

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Debt, Depression and Desolation: Finding Rays of Light in a COVID Hotspot

Debt, Depression and Desolation: Finding Rays of Light in a COVID Hotspot

April 3, 2020
by Megan Rahrig
Yarns

Last night, we heard screaming. Tucked away in our apartment during quarantine, we wondered what people were doing outside clapping and yelling. Upon looking out…

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No, I’m Not Going to Start a Fight With Someone Carrying a Gun

No, I’m Not Going to Start a Fight With Someone Carrying a Gun

January 17, 2020
by Sammy Burgess
Features, USA Yarns

It took 12 months of planning to get me on the plane for my semester abroad at North Carolina State University. It was four months…

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Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle

November 1, 2019
by Tom Wolff
USA Yarns, Yarns

Sleepless in Seattle – that’s the old movie with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, right? I have some vague recollection of watching it on TV…

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An American Abroad: What It's Like to Travel Under Trump

An American Abroad: What It’s Like to Travel Under Trump

July 27, 2019
by Gunnar Lundberg
Current Affairs, Features

Sometimes, I’m proud to be an American. When repping my country abroad, I’ll admit to rubbing the domination of the USA Women’s Soccer Team in…

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A Tornado in Wisconsin

A Tornado in Wisconsin

May 24, 2019
by Alex Tzelnic
Tornad, USA Yarns, Yarns

The universe is constantly giving you signs, and if you pay attention, you just might see them. Sometimes, you might see them even if you’re…

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The Wild World of Weed Trimming

The Wild World of Weed Trimming

April 15, 2019
by Michael Tam
USA Yarns, Yarns

Amongst the backpacking community, there’s always plenty of buzz surrounding the highly fantasised life that is weed trimming. And the first rule of Trim Club is…

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A Workaway Fail in LA

A Workaway Fail in LA

February 5, 2019
by Rhys Atkinson-Whipps
Yarns

Los Angeles is arguably one of the world’s most famous cities, and for good reason. It buzzes with energy: a manic mix of creativity and…

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From Trainwreck to LA Babe in Three Hours

From Trainwreck to LA Babe in Three Hours

December 11, 2018
by Jenny Kvarby
Yarns

After roughly 10 hours on the Amtrak train moving down the east coast from an intense week in San Francisco, we stepped out on the…

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I Bought a $1500 Sailboat in Florida

I Bought a $1500 Sailboat in Florida

June 24, 2018
by Nat Kassel
Yarns

It was a Friday afternoon in Florida; I had a couple of beers in me and a vague idea of a good deal and an…

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To Those Who Say, "They Should Just Come Here Legally"

To Those Who Say, “They Should Just Come Here Legally”

June 22, 2018
by Ashley Ogasawara
Current Affairs

With the situation that has been underway in America until today’s executive order – children being taken from their parents at the border as part…

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