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DIKSHA IYER

COURTESY OF LAURA SALEM
Salem and Iyer share how they’ve learned to embrace their hobbies, regardless of what other people think.

The happiness of hobbies

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | March 5, 2023

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Iyer discusses what her changing hairstyle represents about herself.

Becoming Brandi Carlile

By DIKSHA IYER | January 29, 2023

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With the coming of Halloween, Iyer and Salem reflect on how their celebration of this holiday has changed in college.

The changing comforts and traditions of Halloween

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | November 10, 2022

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Now that their first fully in-person semester has begun, Salem and Iyer reflect on the changes and challenges.

Learning how to choose a seat in a lecture hall, one day at a time!

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | October 8, 2022

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The loss of a beloved flatbread shop is just one of the many changes Iyer and Salem are navigating as they enter sophomore year.

Mourning the Mediterranean flatbread

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | September 8, 2022

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Iyer and Salem look back on their first year at Hopkins and the first year of their friendship.

As it starts, it must end

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | April 21, 2022

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Iyer and Salem describe their hectic journey taking the Charm City Circulator to Fells Point.

Why you should never trust us to use public transportation

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | March 9, 2022

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Take a brief trip north to check out the Evergreen Museum, a historical time capsule from old Baltimore.

Escape to the Evergreen Museum

By DIKSHA IYER | February 20, 2022

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Diksha Iyer reviews her journey to The Helmand restaurant with her friends, where she enjoyed a variety of Afghan dishes.

Valentine's Day three ways: Mount Vernon

By DIKSHA IYER | February 13, 2022

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Iyer and Salem express their frustration with the University’s waste disposal process.

Are we trash or is the system trash?

By DIKSHA IYER and LAURA SALEM | November 19, 2021

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