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Sierra Zima

Sierra Zima, Staff Writer

Sierra is a junior studying international business and Spanish at Saint Louis University-Madrid. Aside from forgetting to call her parents, Sierra spends her time traveling, hiking, sending dog pictures to her friends, and telling dad jokes.
  • Travel

    | Feb 14, 2019

    Seeking Paradise: Moving to an Island

    My parents have always been island obsessed. My parents honeymooned in Jamaica. My parents took our family to Hilton He…
  • Travel

    | Feb 14, 2019

    Valentine’s Day Traditions from Around the World

    Many people will argue that Valentine’s Day is one of the worst holidays or is a Hallmark holiday, but I genuinely …
  • Education

    | Feb 11, 2019

    Extreme Weather: A Sign that Global Warming is Real

    Extreme weather is a phenomenon that has been seen more and more around the globe. Last week, for example, it was inc…

  • | Feb 09, 2019

    Why We Must Save the Sharks

    The Earth houses many different species, and one of them is the shark. There are over 465 recorded species of sharks that …
  • Friendship

    | Feb 05, 2019

    What is Friend Jealousy?

    Jealousy can be pretty ugly. It can lead to distrust, lower self confidence, and a ruined relationship. For a basic defi…
  • Travel

    | Feb 01, 2019

    Challenges of Living Abroad

    As I celebrate one year of living in Spain, I can reflect on all of the challenges I’ve overcome. I struggled with t…
  • Education

    | Jan 29, 2019

    Front and Center: What I Learned from Sitting in the Front Row

    It’s the first day of class. You head to your lecture hall or classroom or lab a little bit early so that you can get a …
  • Delicious

    | Jan 27, 2019

    Can Cutting Out Meat Save Our Earth?

    The Earth isn’t doing so well right now. The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is increasing, trapping mor…
  • Trends

    | Jan 24, 2019

    True Crime Goodies to Feed your Inner Detective

    While some people may find it gruesome, I find true crime incredibly interesting. True crime is defined as a non-fict…
  • Trends

    | Jan 20, 2019

    Superfood Soundness: Are They Legit?

    Blueberries. Kale. Chia. Quinoa. Salmon. Almonds. These foods have all increased in popularity within the past few ye…
  • Friendship

    | Jan 15, 2019

    Why I Used Bumble to Find a BFF

    I think most people know that I like social media (and I’m not alone on this one). Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, …
  • Education

    | Jan 13, 2019

    Red Light District Real Talk

    I went to Amsterdam this past week to enjoy the intricate canal system, the rich history, and the Dutch architecture. To …
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