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Megan Hirt

Stories by Megan

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A professor’s story about alcoholic past

Paul Sneed, professor of Portuguese language and Brazilian literature and culture, talks about what it took for him to rise above his addiction and find a rewarding academic career.

A sobering struggle

College students with alcoholism fight to overcome their addiction in an alcohol-infused atmosphere

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From practicum to pro

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Craving a cuddly critter

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The father-daughter college clash

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Trading sore feet for a news beat

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Your brain on the Book

The psychological appeal and effect of Facebook

Good for you/Bad for you

Paws off your pimples

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Cold hair care

Orthorexia: When good diets go bad

Healthy eating can become an unhealthy obsession

That's Disgusting

A bad wrap

Good for you/Bad for you

Don't be spooked by peanut butter

Step up your smoothie

Benefit from crafting your own blended beverages.

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A rosy remedy

That's disgusting

Germy gyms

High-tech health hazard

How to keep your old cell phone from turning toxic

Good for you/Bad for you

Cotton swabs can ear-itate

French fulfillment

My dream of studying in France helped me let go of my eating disorder.

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Hop on the honey wagon

When the Jayhawks win, businesses lose

Many businesses lose money on the promotions they tie into men’s basketball games at Allen Fieldhouse.