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The most common New Years resolution is to lose weight. Some are able to shed the pounds while others struggle and continue eating junk food.Photo Credit: Southwest Shadow Staff

This year is my year

December 31, 2012
It is certainly common for people to make goals each year, but not everyone is great at achieving them.
Music is present in all aspects of our lives, but some people have a stronger emotional attachment to songs than others do.Photo Credit: Thel Jackson

Music great impact on soul

December 18, 2012
Many of the important moments in my life have been defined by music.
Often when couples are too caught up in each other, they forget about past friendships.Photo Credit: Sahar Kanfi

Neglecting friendships

December 13, 2012
With new relationships sprouting like spring flowers, keeping up with old friendship becomes a challenge.
Living life behind the camera is exciting, but there are consequences that come with it.Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Life behind the lens

December 12, 2012
The life of a photographer can be a lonely and anonymous existence.
David Labelle proved to me that good people do exist and all it takes is taking a moment to learn about others and maintain strong relationships with these individuals.Courtesy of David LaBelle

People you meet, places you go

December 11, 2012

“We are all broken,” said David Labelle during his presentation Bridges and Angels in San Antonio, Texas for the NSPA/JEA National Journalism Conference. During his discussion of photography and...

Photo Credit: Bserat Ghebremicael

Cheating never excusable

December 6, 2012

“One.. Two... Three. I WIN!” Games, tests, and gambling are some of the many activities that you may have cheated on at some point in your life. Sure, it is satisfying to win, however winning...