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I am not a big fan of change. I don’t really like that life is full of sad endings and new beginnings and that it is moving forward at such a scary pace. I don’t want things to change. But unfortunately, they do. My sister is heading to college. She’s going to experience her…
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Missing the beach? Crying over final exams? Don’t worry; we’re in the same boat. Try to ease your conscience with these songs as summer is just around the corner. “Lonesome LA Cowboy” by New Riders of the Purple Sage – New Riders of the Purple Sage borders on country music, a genre which I am…
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“I love you.” Oh how our society has destroyed this phrase. I have no problem with people saying they love each other, but please save it for the right time and the right person. So often today I see people texting their “significant” other “I love you” after roughly two weeks of dating.…
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Up until now, I always believed senioritis was synonymous with exhaustion. It was a justification for slacking, because if I’ve already worked this hard and come this far, can’t I have a break? But now, in the seventh inning of my senior year, I’ve realized that senioritis is a whole different animal. Senioritis is…
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Pop in your earbuds, especially those with senioritis, and get motivated to finish the last few months of school with a stride in your step. “Morning” by Beck – I loved Beck in the 90’s with his pop punk vibe, but since his complete 180 into indie/blues, I have appreciated his style even more.…
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Launch into springtime and help assuage your fears for upcoming AP and IB tests with some new music. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones – If you live under a rock or are one of those hipster kids who just wear old band shirts to look cool, now is your chance to experience the Ramones.…
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Freshman year was the first time I was exposed to the idea of political correctness in the public school setting. Before we began our first discussion about “To Kill a Mockingbird,” my English class was given a disclaimer about a certain recurring word that, if we felt comfortable doing so, we could say, but…
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Today, technology plays an evergrowing role in our democracy. It is used for the spread of information, debates, polls, and general discourse. The bulk of influence can be attributed to social media platforms, and there’s a good chance of a candidate’s tweets, Facebook posts or even Snapchats influencing the voters. This democratization is a…
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Hi, my name is Kellie, and I can’t stop saying the phrase “kicking it.” If you’ve interacted with me in the last month, you’ve heard me repeat this phrase, among others like “I feel” or “I mean I guess.” Whether I’m being told to do something at work or having a conversation about the…
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So maybe you have a date or maybe not, but you can definitely fall in love with these sick beats. “Madonna” by Black Honey – If I were reborn as a song in my next life, I would want to be this song. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with Madonna, unfortunately, but it…