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My curiosity for new information ranges from my personal life, to life in the classroom. I have a constant demand for facts. Photo Credit: Danijel Zekanovic

Ignorance is (an) abyss

December 18, 2014
Being apt to ignorance is not necessarily a great perk to handling issues.
Self reflection can be a critical step in self discovery. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

A Guide to Self Discovery

December 17, 2014
Finding yourself often requires you to dig deep and try new things; here are some ideas on making the journey of self discovery easier.
Not having a job around the holiday season can lead to stress-related reactions. Luckily, when in financial hardship, a hand-made gift is also an option. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Festive financial funk

December 11, 2014
Acquiring a seasonal job teaches many lessons.
In a world where erasing memories is as easy as the click of a mouse, how many of our experiences would we compromise? Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Are you better off?

December 10, 2014
Unpleasant memories and bad experiences undoubtedly leave a mark on our lives; however, it is up to us to see them as lessons, rather than regrets.
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.
Cheyenne Folias and a friend cosplay Margaret Moonlight and Dr. Naomi, characters from No More Heroes 2 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. "My favorite part about cosplaying is actually making my costume and seeing it all together as the final product for the first time," Folias said. Photo Credit: Gary Thompson

Not-So Fake Geek Girls

Summer Thomad
December 3, 2014
The stereotype of geek culture being male-dominated has every right of being diminished.
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.
With a simple glance at my bedroom walls, it is plain to see the extent of my love for various mediums. Photo Credit: Amne Thomad

Healthy Fanaticism

November 23, 2014
Being a fan can be a fun experience, as long as it does not keep you from seeing the bigger picture.
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.
Generously filled pages of aspirations and desires occupy my spare notebooks as well as my mind. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Never content

November 13, 2014
Whether I’m happy or sad, I often find it difficult to be fully content with anything.
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.
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