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Columnist Summer Thomad re-organizes cans donated by students to contribute to the less-fortunate for the holiday season. Donating non-perishable food items is a great way to show kindness to the less fortunate or those in need. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dear Reader…

December 4, 2014
Kindess can go a long way and should not be limited to the month of December.
During my years of obsessive marveling, I mastered the art of palm-drawings to the point where I wanted them to permanently linger on my skin. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Crazy (horoscope) lady

November 30, 2014
Making a daily ritual out of horoscope reading is a dangerous activity.
Although some do not enjoy reading, I consider myself to develop a passion, and therefore a talent for reading. Photo Credit: Jen Chiang

Hard work, talent: a pow-wow

November 21, 2014
Some are math people, while others are English people, but despite that, an individual can still excel.
The use of technology to aid homework is a beneficial resource. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Death of the poster board

Alex Nedelcu
November 13, 2014
The 'Bring your own Device' revolution is benefitting scholastic advancement.
A high school friendship can have many ups and downs, but I am certain that the adventures shared are worth every second. Photo Credit: Jorge Carrera

(Un)predictable friendships

November 7, 2014
“Count your blessings” has been a notable quotation so far during my senior year.
Taylor Swift's album, Red, constitutes as my favorite album ever released by the artist. Photo Credit: Matthew Nedelcu

Taylor Swift is my hero

November 4, 2014
As someone who experienced bullying, Taylor Swift's music has helped me overcome my demons.
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 GMO's, 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.
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.
Now that I have the ability of finally wearing a senior crown, I am overwhelmed and overjoyed that I am growing out of high school. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

The truth about senior year

October 9, 2014
Although from outside it has seemed to be a breeze, senior year is more of a hurricane.
As a feminist myself, I was intrigued to hear about the HeForShe campaign. Photo Credit: Rebecca Live

I am a feminist

Alex Nedelcu
October 1, 2014
Being a feminist has been a calling of mine, and it was emphasized this past weekend.
Love for inanimate objects is completely acceptable and recommended, such as my love for capturing moments on polaroid film and my record player. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Watch out for the big, bad… LOVE?

September 19, 2014
During my freshman year, I wore my pride on my sleeve, especially when it came to love.
Unfortunately, while I would rather read the literature on the right, my life has consisted of the left selections more. This is a prime example of romanticism vs. realism. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Realism vs. romanticism

September 12, 2014
My favorite movie helped me realize an important lesson I apply to my experiences.
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