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After publishing their reviews for the week, Althea Gevero, Jasmine Phat, Anjelika Carson and Nikki Molina share their top picks from the arts and entertainment world. Songs, app/video games, movie trailers and videos are only among the many categories that are featured in this weekly installment.

4 Choices by 4 Voices

October 31, 2014
For the first time, Nikki, Jasmine, Anjelka and Althea team up to bring you their weekly favorites.
Celebrating Halloween should not mean to give up any chance of dressing up and being given candy. It should be about the fun and entertainment you feel, no matter how childish it seems to others. Photo credit: Brittnie Truax

The horror to not celebrate Halloween

October 31, 2014
Instead of celebrating Halloween in the classic manners usually done, some choose other options due to the fact that they consider them less childish.
When debates start to get heated, many of us choose the position of neutrality rather than picking a side to avoid getting involved.

Neutrality: The easy (and oppressive) way out

Summer Thomad
October 29, 2014
While neutrality may seem like the easiest and best option, it can lead to greater dangers.
Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Honesty

October 26, 2014
In this week's Sibling Rivalry, Amanda and Andrea debate if honesty really is the best policy.
Ultimately, the power of money is overlooked and contains a very controlling way to it. There are other more valuable components to a persons life than money. Photo credit: Alex Nedelcu

The power of money

October 24, 2014
Money cannot buy happiness, but it sure does buy the items that bring an elated smile to our faces.
I was not aware that my beverage of choice (pictured above) was actually a non-GMO product, and though I am not necessarily strict on regarding a diet of no GMOs, it does make me feel better to drink it.  Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Genetically modified… WHAT?

October 23, 2014
A stern customer's request resulted in extensive research regarding GMO's.
Noticing some serious dark circles? Great! This is a physical sign that shows how dedicated you are to the path of success!

How to be a successful student

Summer Thomad
October 21, 2014
In order to make it in this world, there are certain steps that must be followed.
College Night provides a great opportunity for parents and students to look into future education and career options together. 
Photo Credit: Alexis Drevetzki

Work for passion, not for parents

Summer Thomad
October 17, 2014
When it comes to their child's future career choices, some parents take full control rather than allowing their children to pursue the career of their choice.
Small proposals through sticky notes are more intimate than a public asking through song at Town Square.

Private proposals

October 17, 2014
With homecoming comes the want to be asked to homecoming in public. However, a small and simple proposal can lead to a successful "yes."
Not that I consider myself to be more superstitious than the average teenage girl, but burning sage onto the Halloween decorations that are hung on my house seems like the best idea to help me overcome my fear.  Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

This is Halloween

October 16, 2014
Halloween is approaching quickly, and I am growing more frightful at the holiday's scary festivities.
SLIDESHOW: Students show off their favorite college t-shirt

SLIDESHOW: Students show off their favorite college t-shirt

Helen Abraha
October 15, 2014
Homecoming Spirit Week continued with "College Spirit Day."
SLIDESHOW: Students dress up for floral day

SLIDESHOW: Students dress up for floral day

Helen Abraha
October 14, 2014
Tuesday was a day of floral print as part of Homecoming Spirit Week.