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Sibling Rivalry: Books or movies?

Sibling Rivalry: Books or movies?

February 3, 2014
In this first weekly installment of Sibling Rivalry, Andrea and Amanda argue whether books or movies are superior.
Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

A column about columns

January 30, 2014
I write a weekly column, and enjoy advertising it. However, one problem seems to be prominent lately.
Changes can have my different outcomes and can even affect the people or things around you. Some may be good, some may be bad, but at least we have something to look forward to. Photo Credit: Joshua Berroya

Dear future me

January 24, 2014
Changes can either make or break you, but the outcome depends on how you react to change.
Downtown Las Vegas has various forms of street art which intrigued me and convinced me that perhaps I should appreciate the abundance of art that indeed exists here. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

Confession–I USED TO hate Las Vegas

January 23, 2014
After living in Las Vegas for almost nine years, I was starting to be unappreciative.
Appreciation for words

Appreciation for words

January 10, 2014
Depending on the writer, words can have a giant impact on any situation.
My resolution to wear dresses more often is a goal of mine, because nothing screams "happy" like dresses do.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

New Year’s Resolutions: Classic vs. cliche

January 9, 2014
New Year’s resolutions seemed to be an issue for me to pick, and I decided that keeping it simple and classic is the best idea.
The only real excitement of turning 16 is the cake and not much else. It's only really just another teenage year.

16 years but still no change

January 7, 2014
To some, turning 16 is a major deal to them that signifies a sign of adulthood. But, finally turning 16 has shown that it’s really just another year.
Wrapping presents is a great way of keeping the mystery aline, whether you are wrapping a box or clothes.Photo Credit: Hailey Basner

Holiday gifts: not an elaborate process

December 19, 2013
Shopping for the holidays is a challenge all in itself, but it is always the thought that is the most important component of gift giving.
Emotional readings

Emotional readings

December 17, 2013
The way a book or novel is conveyed through the author's words can be the trigger for an emotional connection to characters, leaving the reader feeling a variety of emotions including hate, sadness or happiness.
Santa Claus seems to be just as important as having and decorating your Christmas tree. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Television and Santa Claus: Media and a fib

December 12, 2013
After a long time of believing in Santa Claus, I do not want my brother to find out that it is all a fictional story.
It's the meaning in each lyric, the sound of each guitar strum and the melodic harmonies made by the singer that are the reason for my positivity lately.Photo Credit: Brittnie Truax

Music (un)appreciation

December 10, 2013
Music doesn't receive as much recognition for the positive benefits it provides.
Looking through magazines is an easy way to inspire yourself to change, as far as appearance. However, when traditions change, it is slightly more complicated than that. Photo Credit: Bree Eure

Unplanned changes

December 5, 2013
As we get older, playgrounds look smaller, Christmas is less exciting, and Halloween is just another night.
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