Refocus with Purpose in 2021
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It’s a new year. While 2020 was not the year any of us were expecting, a new year always provides…
Read moreWhen I Found My Spark
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At a tender age of 22, I was trapped in darkness after the loss of my right dominant arm due…
Read moreTop 10 Ways to Be a Rockstar This Semester
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By: Linnita Hosten With the new year comes a new semester. That means new classes, new professors, and of course,…
Read moreCreating Engaging Virtual Meetings
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By: Austin Arias It is safe to say, we are starting the semester in a reality we were not expecting.…
Read moreThe Remote Leader Mindset
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By: Chris Butsch As a leader, trying to keep your members engaged while remote is hard. Here are just some…
Read morePrimary Prevention Tips in Times of COVID-19
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By: Tim Mousseau When COVID-19 hit near the start of April, right at the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month,…
Read more526 Words
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This essay is 526 words long. It is 526 words because that is how many seconds are in eight minutes…
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Being the Dot: Thriving in White Spaces during “The Revolution”
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The last few weeks have been some of the most complicated of my Black life. In just a two-week period,…
Read moreWhat You CAN DO
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As a black woman AND an empath, I’ve found myself speechless and heavy-hearted lately. The tragic killings of George Flyod,…
Read moreFree, at Last?
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One of my favorite lines from the classic film Apollo 13 is “Houston, we have a problem.” Well, the sad…
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Don’t Just Sit There: Do Something
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To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious, is to be in a rage almost all…
Read moreBlack Lives Matter, Matters!
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I was six, nearly seven, years old growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, activist, and…
Read moreWill You Stand?
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This is my voice, my truths. Not in a complaining fashion, but in an answering the question fashion. The question…
Read moreOur Reality: Young and Black in America
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We are black. Our father is white and gay. He adopted us from foster care 20 years ago. No one…
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Embracing Unnatural Things
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The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has rocked our nation. The reactions of peace loving individuals all over…
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CAMPUSPEAK’s Response to the Death of George Floyd
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June 2, 2020 CAMPUSPEAK is saddened by the murder of George Floyd and we are devastated by the pain being…
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University of Iowa PITCH 2020 Press Release
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We are excited to announce the winner of the 2020 CAMPUSPEAK PITCH competition for students. PITCH is a “Shark Tank”…
Read moreStumble Doesn’t Mean Stop
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Edward G Young, III When my parents first got married, they had this grand dream to have four boys. After…
Read moreMaintaining Student Mental Health During COVID-19
Categorized: Leadership, Organizational Success, Uncategorized
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By: Chris Butsch Even before the pandemic, more than two-thirds of American college students reported symptoms of mental illness, such…
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Do the Right Thing-Ethically
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By Joe Richardson, Esq. The definition of ethics is “a set of moral principles,” or a “theory of system of…
Read moreOn Being a Student Leader During COVID-19
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By: Chris Butsch Meetings are canceled. Everyone’s taking classes online. No one’s quite sure when things will be back to…
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You’ve Been Brainwashed!
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By Dr. Brian C. Johnson I’ve been teaching film appreciation courses in colleges for nearly twenty years. No questions have…
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Shame is One Hell of an Emotion
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Shame is one hell of an emotion — the sinking feeling in your stomach, nausea, the shortness of breath. If…
Read moreEducation Equity Matters!
Categorized: First Generation College Students
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By: Samantha Ramirez-Herrera When I was 16 years old I watched as my friends were encouraged and pushed by their…
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Disrupting Complicity
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By: Tara Fuller Complicity (noun): involvement with others in a crime or in another activity that is wrong.* I often…
Read moreAssessing Your Recruitment Strategy
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By: Austin Arias The spring semester is well underway. Recruitment has either just wrapped up or you are beginning to…
Read moreThis Thing Called Love
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By: Sara Lowery Tis the season for love or so they say. We can walk in any store and all…
Read moreThe Pillars of Leadership
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By: Alex Weber Hey there! First off, I’d like to start this blog off by thanking you for being here!…
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Be Willing to be Weird
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By: Darryl Bellamy Jr. Over the years, I’ve begun to embrace being different and not being like the rest of…
Read moreWhy I Didn’t Fight Back: A Survivor’s Perspective
Categorized: Mental Health, Sexual Violence Prevention, Violence Prevention
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By: Brittany Piper “Why can’t you remember? Your story doesn’t make sense. Why didn’t you fight back? Weren’t you drinking?…
Read moreLive your best college life with M.E.S.H. in 2023
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By: Chris Butsch Have you ever felt like you were doing the right things to be happy, but still felt…
Read moreThree Non-Sexual Ways You Can Practice Communicating Consent
Categorized: Confrontation Skills, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention
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By: Dr. Lori Bednarchik Usually when I’m talking to students about consent, it is in the context of sexual activity.…
Read moreDiscovering My Why
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By: Chevara Orrin The most two important days in your life are the day you are born and the day…
Read moreHitting the Holiday Reset Button: A Season for Resilience
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By: Kevin Smith The holidays are coming, and they couldn’t arrive sooner. You’re tired. I’m tired. It feels like it’s…
Read morePlease, Friend, Don’t Waste Your Life Curating Your Life.
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By: Talia Pollock I’d spent two weeks on my beach vacation in the throes of a silent battle with an…
Read morePulse Check: How Healthy is Your Organization?
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By: Austin Arias On a daily basis, many of us check our heart rate to see how we are doing.…
Read moreThree Ideas to Boost Organizational Engagement and Retention in 2023
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By: Chris Butsch As a student leader, you want to run an awesome organization with happy, productive members. You want…
Read moreUsing Your Why to Retain Members
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By: Austin Arias It is hard to believe but we are halfway into the fall semester. While we are enjoying…
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Talking to yourself – The Art of Combatting Negative Self-Talk
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By: Darryl Bellamy What people say about you can affect you, but what you say to yourself is even more…
Read morePay Yourself First – A Lesson in Sustaining Leaders
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By: Kate Steiner I was listening to a radio show this week and they were talking about the concept in…
Read moreGifts Grow In Dark Places
Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Nisan Trotter You’re a muddy miracle! Gifts grow in dark places. I think I surprised the students at Saginaw Valley State University with those…
Read moreThe Full Truth on Success
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By: Alex Weber As you’re thinking about your goals this semester for yourself, your organization, and your community, it is…
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Expectations of Being a Man
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By: Dennis Campbell Not long ago I got a phone call from my father telling me that my grandfather was…
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Get the Job AND the Date with This Skill
Categorized: Career Development, Career Planning, Personal Growth, Relationships
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By: Rachel DeAlto As a relationship expert, I talk about sex and dating a LOT – on TV, in person,…
Read moreThe Burnout
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By: David Stollman Burnout isn’t caused by how much work you do, it’s caused by how much work you look…
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Grant Yourself Permission to Bloom
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By: Tara Fuller Have you ever wondered where and how you show up in other people’s memories? The thought can…
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Monica McGee Named Chief Executive Officer of CAMPUSPEAK
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August 26, 2019, – CAMPUSPEAK announced today the appointment of Monica McGee as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. McGee joined…
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Quick Life Advice
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By: Darryl Bellamy I was in the Sauna early one morning and received a text from a friend that asked:…
Read moreHow to Enjoy the Journey of a College Student
Categorized: First Year Experience, Orientation
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By: Hailey Yatros When I was 17 years old, I remember parking my car in the biggest parking lot I’d…
Read moreCoffins and Cages
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By: Samantha Ramirez- Herrera My heart feels heavy, it feels dense like osmium. My mind is foggy. It is yearning…
Read moreSELF-NAVIGATION: From Failing to Thriving
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By: Alex Weber You will Fail. Worst inspirational book ever! I know, I know but that’s the honest truth, and…
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Education. The Journey Vs. The Destination
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By: Kinja Dixon Every single moment of our lives should be filled with different forms of education. Do you agree?…
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More Life. More Everything.
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By: Kaylon Bradford “More Life. More Everything.” – Drake As an avid social media enthusiast and higher education professional, I follow…
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Loneliness – The Epidemic That Can Be Cured
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By: Rachel DeAlto A 2014 study on friendship found that one in four people have zero friends. Not a single…
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The Traits of the Ethical Leader
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By: Joe Richardson, Esq To many, the ideas surrounding the definition of a “leader” are often connected to a position…
Read moreAfter the Assault: The #MeFIRST Approach
Categorized: Sexual Violence Prevention, Violence Prevention
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By: Brittany Piper In 2009, at the age of 20, I was raped and beaten—nearly left for dead, by a…
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WINNER of AFLV PITCH 2019 by CAMPUSPEAK
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CAMPUSPEAK Announces the Winners of PITCH by CAMPUSPEAK May 19, 2019, Coral Springs, FL – We are excited to announce the…
Read moreTime to Recharge: Getting YOU Back on Track
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By: Austin Arias SUMMER IS HERE! I am sure you are just as excited as I am. But right about…
Read moreManaging the Chaos of Life
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By: Curtis Hill As a leader many times you are pulled in multiple directions at the same time. If you…
Read moreHazing Can be “Phased Out” Over Time. LIE
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By: David Stollman A congressional hearing investigated the hazing-related death of a promising young man from Eastern Pennsylvania. He was…
Read moreWhat Do I Do/Say If Someone Tells Me That They Have Been Sexually Assaulted
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By: Dr. Lori Bednarchik Note from the Author: This article was originally written for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Below are…
Read moreThe American Ninja Failure?
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By: Alex Weber It’s 3AM and I’m sopping wet, embarrassed, and there’s a few hundred people staring at me! I…
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When Thoughts are Unkind
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By: Tara Fuller Sometimes I think, “When will I be enough for myself?” I have these twisted up contrary feelings…
Read moreI Am Authentic
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By: Jared Sampson No one should ever be denied basic human rights because of the color of their skin, religion,…
Read moreTransition Like a Pro
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By: Austin Arias Can you believe it? Another academic year has reached it final few months. Like any student leader,…
Read moreWhat Difference Can One Person Have
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By: The Peterson Family After 15 years working with college students, Craig Peterson reached a crossroads. “What’s next? Do I…
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AFLV 10 Year Journey
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By: Darryl Bellamy Jr. It took Darryl ten years to get to the AFLV stage, watch this video detailing his…
Read moreRejection? Not Your Issue!
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By: Andrea Mosby Often I find myself looking and listening to various media outlets. From the internet, to social media…
Read more6 Ways to Refuel Over Spring Break
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By: Linnita Hosten The semester is speeding by and Spring is just around the corner! Have you thought about how…
Read moreAre you Truly Awake? 3 Ways to Guarantee Happiness and Success in Life
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By: Hailey Yatros Me? You want me? I distinctly remember that thought running across my mind when I opened up…
Read more3 Ways To (Actually) Build Confidence
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By: Alexa Carlin Have you ever walked into a room looking down on your phone? Did you know that small…
Read moreWords Matter
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By: Sara Lowery Confession: I am a lazy person when it comes to buying gifts and so my personal saving…
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It’s Breakup Season – Four Ways to Get Over It
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By: Rachel DeAlto It’s arrived. Breakup season. Broken hearts will abound at the beginning of the year, rising through Valentine’s…
Read moreWhat is Your Unfair Advantage?
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By: Tom Healy I was recently asked by a student leader “how do I make a great impact in my…
Read moreIt’s the little things…
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By: Katherine Mason Young Traveling for work I find myself in all sorts of social dynamics on any given day.…
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