Stories by Emma Kumer

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An ode to fate, figures and the sanctity of strangers

From Saint Motel and Third Eye Blind to Wiz Khalifa and Smash Mouth, past Dillos have truly had some bops.

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But nothing ever goes smoothly, especially when the universe has to tap me on the back of the hand for doing something irresponsible like wasting $40 on tickets without consulting a single person about whether this was a sound idea.

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Our poet finally gives up.

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There's a guest appearance in this Block 9 haiku from our poet.

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A reflection on "Sandstorm" from our poet during Block 8.

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Our poet makes a decision after lunch during Block 7.

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Sex or shower? We turn to our poet during Block 6.

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Breakfast was the highlight of our poet's Block 5.

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Our poet reflects on the run around Norris at the end of Block 4.

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NBN will have a new poet for the rest of Dance Marathon 2018. Welcome Emma Kumer!

Jakob Lazzaro Can't Let Go of Rex Tillerson’s insults and husking corn, Emma Kumer talks about Las Vegas and more.

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For students North and South, Norris University Center is home.

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"What bothers me most is how Jenner tramps into the crowd, smiling and shouting, as if the point of marches is to have fun with friends. "

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What’s it like to come home to only healthy food? We’ll tell you.

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"Tearing the keyboard from beneath my fingers taught me a few interesting things about myself that even limitless Buzzfeed quizzes never could."

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Year in Media 2016: The Olympics

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It's that time of the year again. NBN asked Northwestern students what they are most thankful for this year.

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"I think back on journeys from the backseat and wonder why I only remember parts of the trip. Why is it that I can’t say where we were going? I guess it was never important."

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If you don’t have the time or money to leave campus to plan a Halloween costume, we have you covered.

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Childhood nicknames in globular bubble letters and a rainbow wash of neon, two hours in the making: Cat. Emmy. And the bitter smell of aerosol.

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Which water bottle will you choose?