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With senior year and the new school year come a multitude of changes; the best way to approach them is to embrace them with open arms and a positive attitude. Photo Credit: Danijel Zekanovic

Sing the Changes

Summer Thomad
August 31, 2015
Life is rapidly changing in a variety of ways; coping and adjusting to these new experiences can be just as exciting as it is scary.
In the words of famous psychoanalytic psychologist Sigmund Freud, "Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength." Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Embracing Vulnerability

Summer Thomad
May 15, 2015
Repressing vulnerable emotions is a common practice in society; however, getting in touch with my vulnerabilities can be beneficial in a variety of ways.
With the ever-increasing amounts of responsibility rearing themselves in and outside the classroom, qualification barriers are created to separate the esteemed from the undesired in the workplace. Breaking down these barriers can be difficult, but manageable with the correct system of logic. Photo credit: Tyler Antonio.

Selling myself: surviving the interview process

Brandon Hatch
May 4, 2015
Interviews can be one of the most stressful parts of a responsibility, meaning they should be approached with some level of intuition.
Sleeping in class is not an uncommon occurrence with school start times as early as 7:00 a.m. Photo Credit: Jenika Chiang

Nice Sleep If You Can Get It

Summer Thomad
April 30, 2015
High schools should be required to start at 8:30 a.m. or later in order to ensure that teenagers are getting enough sleep.
The availability of gender neutral restrooms are a reasonable solution to helping all students, no matter what their gender identity, feel comfortable at school. Photo Credit: Acel Soriano

School: A place of education, socializing and . . . segregation?

Summer Thomad
April 24, 2015
For transgender students, selecting which bathroom to utilize can be a daunting task with the implication of a new district wide bill.
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Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle

Tyler Antonio
April 23, 2015
In addition to physical developments, working out teaches me how to be resourceful and analytical.
As an eighteenth birthday present, my mother surprised me with a trip to Portland, in which I will be able to explore the city I will move to in September, and tour my college campus. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Never truly a farewell

Alex Nedelcu
April 10, 2015
Four years and one college decision later, I am writing my farewell column with great excitement, in the heart of my college city.
We are often confronted with choices in life in which we must decide on one path over another. Decision making is a skill I have yet to master. Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Outgrowing indecision

Summer Thomad
April 9, 2015
Indecision proves to be an ongoing struggle I have yet to overcome.
A lack of responsibility is my worst sickness—and this one is particularly contagious. Photo Credit: Mingson Lau

Living on the deadline

Brandon Hatch
April 8, 2015
Irresponsibility and procrastination seem to dominate my life.
Though thought as a hindrance, social media is actually a godsend.

Social Media: a misunderstood blessing

Alex Nedelcu
March 27, 2015
Sub-tweeting and blurry selfies ruin the image of social media.
Candles, books, and products meant for livening up my bath are essential to a night dedicated to self-care. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Self Care 101

Summer Thomad
March 26, 2015
Occasions spent alone became some of my most cherished and needed time through self-care.
Relying on motivation hinders progress and makes it difficult to find a starting point. Photo Credit: Tyler Pebble

Initiative: A daring effort

Tyler Antonio
March 17, 2015
Overcoming reserved attitudes and directly tackling a problem without the security of motivation is a valuable characteristic.
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