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College Night provides a great opportunity for parents and students to look into future education and career options together. Photo Credit: Alexis Drevetzki

Work for passion, not for parents

Summer Thomad
October 17, 2014
When it comes to their child's future career choices, some parents take full control rather than allowing their children to pursue the career of their choice.
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.
Do you need money to live a happy life? Illustration: Andrea Galvan

Sibling Rivalry: Money

October 10, 2014
This week in Sibling Rivalry, Andrea and Amanda discuss the role of money when it comes to happiness.
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.
Although the end is near for both these programs, Glee and Parks and Recreation have stood out as shows that will stay with me forever. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Parasocial Relationships Evident in Media Forms

Summer Thomad
October 1, 2014
With the beginning of the end approaching for two of my favorite television series, the realization that everything ends has become more tangible.
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.
Although being an Eminem fan may seem out of character for someone like myself, I embrace it as a part of who I am instead of passing it off as a guilty pleasure. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Guiltless Pleasures

Summer Thomad
September 24, 2014
Passing off interests as “guilty pleasures,” instead of embracing them as a part of who you are may stand as a barrier to personal growth.
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.
Senior Huilin Chen remains professional in her work environment, despite having fuchsia hair and facial piercings.

Body Modifications vs. The Workplace

Summer Thomad
September 10, 2014
With the growing population of people who have body modifications such as tattoos and piercings, measures should be taken to eliminate prejudice.
Pulling a shot of espresso and managing a newspaper staff is strangely similar. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Barista vs. Journalist

September 4, 2014
Balancing the three aspects of my adolescent life is not as hard as I thought it would be.
When it comes to completing homework assignments, I tend to go about it in one of two ways: skipping the work altogether and taking a nap, or putting in my best effort by managing my time and organizing my space. Photo Credit: Amne Thomad

Two in One

September 3, 2014
With the two sides to my personality working against each other, it is difficult to find a balanced lifestyle in which I can feel content.
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