Moving on
Alex Nedelcu, Opinion Editor
May 17, 2012
The best feeling in the world is waking up with a good morning text from the one you love. A smile sweeps across your face, as you reach for your phone to reply. Weeks pass, and you cannot see yourself being happy with anyone else, but this significant other. They are everything you want and more. I... Read more »
#YOLO: A good philosophy in moderation
Alex Nedelcu, Opinion Editor
May 10, 2012
I straightened my hair today. #YOLO Not doing my homework tonight. #YOLO Pulling an all-nighter today. #YOLO Drinking milk straight from the jug. #YOLO YOLO is intended to mean “you only live once, so make your future the best it can possibly be.” “I’m going to just fail this test ‘cause YOLO!” “I... Read more »
Temporary feelings lead to unhappy thoughts
Alex Nedelcu, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2012
“I love your outfit today!” says a girl in my class. “Awe, thank you,” I reply with a smile. Then, the thoughts start rushing through my mind. Did she really like my outfit? Does she secretly think I am ugly? What if I have something on my face? Ew, does my breath stink? As an over-thinker, I... Read more »
Indecisiveness leads to wasted time
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
March 14, 2012
Loudly groaning at the sound of my dreaded alarm, I crawl my way out of bed, and slam the “off” button on my alarm clock. Slowly wondering why in the world I went to bed so late last night, I climb back into my bed hoping to catch a few more Z’s. Not being able to sleep, I rise again and open my... Read more »
Positive thinking leads to healthy lifestyles
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
In ancient Egypt, after a person died and their souls were about to be sent to heaven, they were asked two questions: “Have you found joy in your life?” and “Has your life brought joy to others?” After learning about this from the movie “The Bucket List,” the idea stuck in my mind, and I... Read more »
#ForeverAlone
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
February 25, 2012
“Valentine’s day is just a day that is commercialized for companies to sell their products for three times the price,” read a tweet on my timeline. Another said, “It’s just a typical Tuesday. #ForeverAlone.” I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the desperate tweets that flooded my computer... Read more »
Humor, acceptable, when clearly funny
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
“In every joke, there is a grain of truth.” This quote has been grabbing my attention lately and has made me question the true meaning of a joke. When individuals indicate that they are just joking, I always stop and wonder if perhaps there was some truth in what they said. This struck me one day... Read more »
Strong emotions appropriate, just not in public
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
January 18, 2012
I could feel the negative vibes spreading across the room, as the two “lovebirds” spit nasty words at each other. “I don’t value our relationship. You are annoying half of the time now!” she said with nasty, hateful tones in her voice. “I’m sorry, but I refuse to agree! You aren’t... Read more »
Unclear expectations yield unfair consequences
Alex Nedelcu, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012
“Sorry, I can’t make it to the movies tonight. My mom is not letting me” “I am going to be late because I have to clean the whole house” “I am having family issues, so I can’t go to football practice” These sayings were acceptable when we were in junior high, as our parents ruled and... Read more »
