Sam is a writer, editor, and interviewer with a decade of experience covering topics ranging from literature and astrology to profiles of notable actors and musicians. She can be found on Instagram and Substack at @samcohenwriting.
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The zodiac signs of 12 iconic women offer insight into their historic accomplishments
The zodiac signs of 12 iconic women offer insight into their historic accomplishments. Here’s what you need to know about these women and their zodiac signs.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books
Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here’s everything you need to know to find free books near you.
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Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With These Must-Read Books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom, Iowa Starting Line’s parent company, to share recommendations for books by Indigenous authors. Here’s what they said. Monday, October 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a holiday to honor, celebrate, and recognize the accomplishments of the Native American, First Nation, and Indigenous peoples. It’s also a day for visibility for…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with These Must-Read Books, According to Our Staff
One of the things I love about my job is that I often get to cover the topics I’m most interested in.
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Blue Supermoon: A Once-in-a-Blue-Moon Celestial Event
Have you ever wondered what “once in a blue moon” means? Since there’s a blue supermoon looming on the horizon, literally (it’s going to appear at its peak on August 30), we wanted to dive into the meaning behind the common saying and shed some light on just how rare blue supermoons actually are. What…
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Can You Get Some of Facebook’s $725M Settlement? Find Out Here.
Meta’s Facebook recently reached a $725 million settlement tied to privacy violations. Here’s the story: Last year, Meta agreed to resolve accusations that Facebook improperly shared consumers’ personal information. More specifically, that Facebook “allowed British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica and other third parties access to consumers’ personal information in violation of privacy protections,” according…
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Your Enneagram Number Is Your Key to Shopping (or Gift-Giving) Bliss
If your first thought is: What even is an Enneagram?, you’re in good company, because there are a lot of personality tests out there and it’s hard to keep up. Here’s the basic scoop: Your enneagram number is rooted in your defining childhood experiences, and its major modern function is for people to better understand…
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The Ultimate Tipping Cheat Sheet for 2023: Know the Right Amount to Tip and Why It Matters
When it comes to tipping, figuring out the correct amount to give was difficult enough before we entered a pandemic. Nowadays, the art of tipping has taken on a life of its own as using delivery-based services becomes increasingly more common. Do you really need to tip your Uber Eats driver 20%? Should you leave…
