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The Voices In My Head

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You Are Enough

When you grow up doing gymnastics, you grow up in a culture that is unlike any other. You practice six days a week for at least five hours a day,…

savannah borman·

Life Punches You In The Face

In this three-part series, former Iowa State football player and co-founder of Bulu, Paul Jarrett, shares personal and unique experiences from his childhood, youth, and adult years. In this second…

Paul·

A Kid From The Park

In this three-part series, former Iowa State football player and co-founder of Bulu, Paul Jarrett, shares personal and unique experiences from his childhood, teenage, and adult years. In this first…

Paul·

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You Are Enough

When you grow up doing gymnastics, you grow up in a culture that is unlike any other. You practice six days a week for at least five hours a day,…

savannah borman·

Life Punches You In The Face

In this three-part series, former Iowa State football player and co-founder of Bulu, Paul Jarrett, shares personal and unique experiences from his childhood, youth, and adult years. In this second…

Paul·

A Kid From The Park

Paul·

Transforming Passion To Action

Reflecting on my time in college, I would have never expected my life to turn out the way it has. Between my athletic accomplishments, personal and spiritual growth, I would’ve…

Keturah Orji·

Easy Pitch

I began playing softball when I was eight years old. On a team made up of ten-year-olds, I learned how to play in my hometown of Columbus, Nebraska. My two…

Alycin Braun·

Entering the Unknown

As a collegiate athlete, you’ll go through a lot of various stages and events. Most student-athletes receive some sort of a scholarship, work with tutors, get free gear, travel to…