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OAs are unpaid. It’s (well past) time to change that.
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OAs are unpaid. It’s (well past) time to change that.

Katie Grotewiel -
September 18, 2021
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Orientation alters diversity conversations, registration times
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Orientation alters diversity conversations, registration times

Grace Olsen -
September 9, 2019
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New registration procedures create confusion, fail to provide sufficient in-person guidance
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New registration procedures create confusion, fail to provide sufficient in-person guidance

Alyssa Slovin -
September 2, 2019
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Photograph of student moving in during orientation, with orientation aides behind them
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Orientation undermines new student adjustment

Ethan Brown -
September 2, 2019
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Orientation must emphasize resources available to pregnant, parenting students
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Orientation must emphasize resources available to pregnant, parenting students

Chloe Folmar -
August 24, 2019
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Jefferson provides suitable housing
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Jefferson provides suitable housing

Suzanne Cole -
February 12, 2019
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22 tips for class of 2022: How to survive freshman year
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22 tips for class of 2022: How to survive freshman year

Ethan Brown -
August 23, 2018
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Embracing orientation as display of Tribe pride
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Embracing orientation as display of Tribe pride

Anthony Madalone -
August 23, 2018
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College Orientation treats sexual assault too lightly
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College Orientation treats sexual assault too lightly

Katherine Yenzer -
October 23, 2017
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Freshers’ week: a freer, more alcoholic orientation
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Freshers’ week: a freer, more alcoholic orientation

Meilan Solly -
September 18, 2015
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