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Teachers abuse computer privileges

Teachers abuse computer privileges

Intense trains of thought chug from my head to my hands as my fingers click at the keyboard to let those thoughts free. It’s first hour, and while other kids on Alternating Unassigned Time are…

Bad boys, bad boys. What’s a girl to do?

Bad boys, bad boys. What’s a girl to do?

When I was 5 years old and in kindergarten, I had my first ever crush. His name was Colin, and he was the epitome of dreamy. At 3 foot 9 inches,…

Crisis in Greece strikes at heart

Crisis in Greece strikes at heart

Greece is an old country, full of ancient history and a rich legacy of civilization. However, the recent economic collapse has taken its toll on the nation and its people.…

Modern country music badly protrays midwestern culture

Modern country music badly protrays midwestern culture

I do not like modern country music. Not at all. I listen to a pretty diverse range of music genres but I’ve never been able to enjoy the likes of…

Responsibility proves downside of growing up

Responsibility proves downside of growing up

For as long as I can remember, I could not wait to grow up. Being a kid was fun, but being an adult was extravagant. Adults could do whatever they…

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

I stood bare-skinned in front of the streaked bathroom mirror, staring fixedly at the chilling reflection before me. My brittle yellow nails traced gently up and down my jutting ribcage,…

It’s not all about you

It’s not all about you

I recently attended my final assembly as a Bruin, the annual Flashback assembly. Nostalgia ruled the affair. I sat in rapt attention as my peers were honored for their achievements…

Experience in China shows value of elders, time

Experience in China shows value of elders, time

There is a certain flavor to Beijing, China, a taste in the air, that is wrought with age. Granted, it’s also wrought with smog and cigarette smoke — smoking is…

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