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Food: a necessity and a want

Bad eating habits can lead to more than the freshman fifteen
It was a few hours after noon on Thanksgiving day when I realized something that I never had before. It wasn't that extra belly role from the freshman 15, it wasn't that my jeans were a little tight and I decided to wear sweat pants instead, it was that I truly do enjoy food way too much.… Post the First Comment

Keeping faith nearby

I had plans to write my column as a sort of good bye, but I have experienced a lot over my short break. I hate when it is too late to go back and change the past. I have never been around my mom's side of the family, but I do have some childhood memories.… Post the First Comment

The positive aspects of optimism

Optimism is something that gets me through the hard times in my life. I think more people should be optimistic about things. I'm tired of listening to pessimistic people complain about everything and having no good outlook on life. Pessimistic people may say that I am setting myself up, always thinking positively.… Post the First Comment

Secrets to success

I believe success is a matter of will power. I believe that if a person is determined to achieve something, they will put forth the effort to do so. Personal determination is an extremely important trait to possess. Because of personal determination I have had the ability to rise above various stereotypes, make a wonderful life for myself and overcome numerous obstacles which some might allow to kill any drive they possess to excel in life.… Post the First Comment

Spending in today's society

I always hear people talking about how the economy is down and how finding a job is harder than ever these days. I hear people talk about the importance of buying wise and saving money. All of this leaves me wondering, why was Black Friday such a big deal this year? Of course, what other time of the year is it possible to get necessities like kitchen appliances and clothing for so cheap? For this reason alone I believe that Black Friday sales are a good thing.… Post the First Comment

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