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Making eye contact with teachers, employers, and, for some, parents is important to establish a sense of communication and respect.Photo Credit: Jordan Sutton

Looking for respect

March 12, 2013
Making eye contact with teachers, employers, and, for some, parents is important to establish a sense of communication and respect.
Manicures and pedicures are loved by some more than others due to the way they make a person feel in the end.Photo Credit: Jordan Sutton

A little pampering

February 27, 2013
Manicures and pedicures are loved by some more than others due to the way they make a person feel in the end.
Trying to figure out which of your personal interests would be best to pursue in college can be a difficult decision.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Ending the college major debate

February 10, 2013
Trying to figure out which of your personal interests would be best to pursue in college can be a difficult decision.
Gossip just another learning experience

Gossip just another learning experience

February 5, 2013
Gossiping in the workplace or at school does nothing but cause unnecessary issues by demonstrating poor judgement and immaturity.
Every human being is a creature of habit in their own ways. But, our routines affect our day to day lives more than most people know.Photo Credit: Austin Jackson

Creature of habit

January 22, 2013
We are all creatures of habit. We stick to our day-to-day routines because that is what makes us feel at peace.
As we grow older, we begin to cherish the minute amount of time we have on this earth far more than when we were young.Photo Credit:

Essence of time

January 15, 2013
No one will ever fully understand the essence of time. Many people take their time on Earth for granted; we need to appreciate every moment.
Young children have been opened to the unpredictable world of social networking, but with this new technology comes internet safety lessons that need to be taught.Photo Credit: Jordan Sutton

The new tech age, not so sensible for young ones

January 1, 2013
The ages of individuals using social media has decreased, while the level of internet-safety education has not increased.
The most common New Year's resolution is to lose weight. Some are able to shed the pounds while others struggle and continue eating junk food.Photo Credit: Southwest Shadow Staff

This year is my year

December 31, 2012
It is certainly common for people to make goals each year, but not everyone is great at achieving them.
Music is present in all aspects of our lives, but some people have a stronger emotional attachment to songs than others do.Photo Credit: Thel Jackson

Music great impact on soul

December 18, 2012
Many of the important moments in my life have been defined by music.
David Labelle proved to me that good people do exist and all it takes is taking a moment to learn about others and maintain strong relationships with these individuals.Courtesy of David LaBelle

People you meet, places you go

December 11, 2012

“We are all broken,” said David Labelle during his presentation Bridges and Angels in San Antonio, Texas for the NSPA/JEA National Journalism Conference. During his discussion of photography and...

There are a multitude of colleges to choose from, but deciding whether or not to leave home has to be the most difficult of choices to make.

The effects of being a homebody

November 6, 2012
Narrowing down the never-ending list of potential colleges can become overwhelming. Most importantly, I have to consider the pros and cons of staying in-state or out-of-state for my higher educational career.
Cheating comes in all forms, but is prevalent in classrooms where students can copy answers from one another.

Telling the truth: what is integrity?

October 30, 2012
Is being honest really worth the potential consequences? Sometimes it is better to tell the truth and take care of yourself, than risk the aftermath of someone cheating using your hardowork.
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