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Laugh at the Little Things

Though my first semester of teaching was a blur, it is defined by a sense of fun. Dropped into a new city, school, and job with only eight weeks of...

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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

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Cup of Joe: Sacred Spaces

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss places on campus that hold spiritual significance for them.

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Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

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Cup of Joe: Who is Jesus to You?

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss their Lenten journeys and answer the question: "Who is Jesus to you?"