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The following words are one that describe adulthood perfectly. Photo Illustration: Alex Nedelcu

18: An excuse for irrational choices

October 22, 2013
Turning 18 not only gives you legal power, but also seems to be permission for irrational mistakes.
Coffee does indeed make me a happy and energetic person, and there is no such thing as too much coffee. Photo Credit: Hailey Basner

Coffee: a double edged sword

October 10, 2013
Coffee is a beverage that has been preferred by me since I was a little girl. Lately, my obsession has been growing out of control.
Complimenting someone can make their day into a good one.Photo Credit:

Little things

October 9, 2013
Being nice can make someone’s bad day turn into a good day in an instant.
Photo Credit: Brittnie Truax

Single and looking everywhere

October 8, 2013
Do not stress going single to this year's homecoming dance! It is always fun to go stag or with a group of friends.
The old "he loves me, he loves me not" game is a perfect example of dwelling. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dwelling: Human nature with a striking twist

October 3, 2013
After months of practice, I have finally gained the ability to not allow dwelling to get to me.
Doing tasks solely for recognition is not the right way of thinking. Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Lack of recognition slows progress

October 2, 2013
Completing tasks can be a burden, but receiving no recognition for your deeds can be even worse.
While some are relaxed about what they post on social media, they should be careful since it may be questionable. There is a line between your school life and your social life: Instagram is not the place to mix together the two.Photo Credit: Brittnie Truax

Private for a reason

October 1, 2013
There is a line between your school life and your social life: Instagram is not the place to mix together the two.
When hate builds, and a bond is created between two or more people, it is easier to get accommodated with the group. Photo Illustration: Alex Nedelcu

Hate: a negative impact with a strong bond

September 12, 2013
When hate builds and a bond is created between two or more people, it is easier to fit in with the group.
Feeling inferior when it comes to the rest of the student body should be the last thing that a freshman thinks about.Photo Credit: June Santos

Freshmen advice

September 11, 2013
Freshmen should not feel intimidated or afraid of any upperclassmen to the point where they feel inferior.
A lot can happen within a school year: a different clique of friends, an improvement in grades, even a total transformation for your appearance. If you want change to happen, don't expect it to happen overnight. You have a whole year, just be patient.Photo Illustration: Brittnie Truax

Be the change I want to be

September 3, 2013
The days of lazing around on the couch with a bag of chips have ended, and school’s back in session. A new school year is the time for change and to reinvent the new you.
Journalism comes with a lot of perks, but often times it is extremely stressful. Photo Credit: Bree Eure

Awful occurrences, excellent outcomes

May 21, 2013
The hardest year of my life is over, and the flashbacks and memories that accompany it are bittersweet. One class taught me the most lessons, though, and that is Journalism.
When you lose motivation, you gain frustration and lose focus at working.

Loss of inspiration

May 17, 2013
When you lose the inspiration to succeed, it can lead to a giant ball of frusturation.
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