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Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses shopping locally in Ames. Pictured above is a building on Main Street many years ago. 

Poyer: Let’s talk shopping locally

Sarah Poyer
January 30, 2022
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses some of her favorite true crime podcasts. 

Poyer: Let’s talk true crime podcasts

Sarah Poyer
January 30, 2022
The university has reported five sexual assault cases in the fall 2022 semester.

Poyer: Let’s talk sexual assault on campus

Sarah Poyer
December 9, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the impact her cats have had on her and navigating the future without them.Poyer and her cat Sparky share some love. 

Poyer: Let’s talk cherishing your pets

Sarah Poyer
December 1, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the benefits of relaxing and how to do so as a college student. 

Poyer: Let’s talk relaxation

Sarah Poyer
November 9, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer is a junior in womens and gender studies and journalism with a minor in biology. 

Poyer: Let’s talk concerts

Sarah Poyer
November 1, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the friendships she has gained and the lessons she has learned from her cousins. 

Poyer: Let’s talk cousins

Sarah Poyer
October 24, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses overcoming your hard things. 

Poyer: Let’s talk doing hard things

Sarah Poyer
October 18, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the importance of National Coming Out Day.

Poyer: Let’s talk National Coming Out Day

Sarah Poyer
October 11, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer focuses on what national son and daughter days mean for children who are growing up in nontraditional situations. 

Poyer: Let’s talk son and daughter day

Sarah Poyer
October 4, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the importance of self-care.

Poyer: Let’s talk self-care

Sarah Poyer
September 27, 2021
 

Poyer: Let’s talk accessibility in Lagomarcino

Sarah Poyer
September 20, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer reflects on the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. Poyer took the photo above at the 9/11 Museum in New York City. 

Poyer: Let’s talk living in the aftermath of 9/11

Sarah Poyer
September 13, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the importance of taking care of yourself. 

Poyer: Let’s talk taking care of yourself

Sarah Poyer
September 5, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the horrors of rape culture in our society, especially in regards to Greek Life and college campuses. 

Poyer: Let’s talk rape culture

Sarah Poyer
August 29, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the beauty in new beginnings.

Poyer: Let’s talk new beginnings

Sarah Poyer
August 22, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer offers her perspective on the college experience and friendly tips for new students navigating Iowa State.

Advice: General

Sarah Poyer
August 12, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses college tuition costs.

Poyer: Let’s talk college tuition

Sarah Poyer
August 6, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the sexism seen in the Olympic Games.

Poyer: Let’s talk sexism in the Olympics

Sarah Poyer
July 29, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer reflects on the joys of having her fish: Donnie Wahlberg. 

Poyer: Let’s talk fish

Sarah Poyer
July 25, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer reflects on the happiness of heading into a normal year. 

Poyer: Let’s talk my first ‘normal’ year of college

Sarah Poyer
July 23, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer reflects on how special her friends have been in her life. 

Poyer: Let’s talk best friends

Sarah Poyer
July 15, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer recalls the love pets bring to our lives. 

Poyer: Let’s talk pets

Sarah Poyer
July 9, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses how to be a good ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Poyer: Let’s talk being a good ally

Sarah Poyer
June 25, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses rainbow washing and performative allyship as it affects the LGBTQIA+ community, especially during Pride Month. 

Poyer: Let’s talk rainbow washing and performative allyship

Sarah Poyer
June 16, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer reflects on the importance of the Stonewall Riots in the LGBTQIA+ movement. 

Poyer: Let’s talk the Stonewall Riots

Sarah Poyer
June 11, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses Pride Month, which is in June, and what it means for LGBTQIA+ people. 

Poyer: Let’s talk pride

Sarah Poyer
June 3, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer ruminates on the passage of time. 

Poyer: Let’s talk time

Sarah Poyer
May 25, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the impact of positive and negative comment sections on herself and other writers. 

Poyer: Let’s talk about comment sections

Sarah Poyer
April 26, 2021
The FTK (For the Kids) is on the front of the stage and is lit up throughout the big event, reminding us why we are there, standing and dancing. 

Poyer: Let’s talk about Dance Marathon

Sarah Poyer
April 19, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer offers her own advice on how to find happiness.

Poyer: Let’s talk about happiness

Sarah Poyer
April 2, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discloses her love of being a womens and gender studies major. 

Poyer: Let’s talk about being a WGS major

Sarah Poyer
March 29, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses how the hashtag #notallmen demeans women and their safety. 

Poyer: Let’s talk about violence against women

Sarah Poyer
March 18, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer explains the concept and effects of mansplaining.

Poyer: Let’s talk about mansplaining

Sarah Poyer
March 15, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the nature and effect of intersectionality. 

Poyer: Let’s talk about intersectionality

Sarah Poyer
March 7, 2021
Charlotte Everist, the director of health and wellness for Student Government, said the ever-increasing price of menstrual products and the experiences of those close to her transitioning in gender and overall identity have played a role in the inspiration behind the project.

Poyer: Let’s talk about the taxation of tampons

Sarah Poyer
February 28, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer further investigates the logistics and legislation concerning the pink tax.

Poyer: Let’s talk about the pink tax again

Sarah Poyer
February 22, 2021
Columnist Sarah Poyer discusses the havoc the pink tax wreaks on women. 

Poyer: Let’s talk about the pink tax

Sarah Poyer
February 14, 2021
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