Beware of the Freshmen 15. When preparing to attend their first year of college, students are bombarded with a myriad of helpful tidbits from friends, family, and nowadays the internet. With that comes a warning to watch what they eat and to make sure to exercise so they don’t put on those dreaded 15 pounds
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“The fridge is still empty.” Those are the words my mother muttered when I first got home for Thanksgiving break. It was the first time I’d been home post “Superstorm Sandy.” Superstorm Sandy tore through Long Island, New York, as well as much of the Northeastern US about a month ago. My hometown is a
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“Everyone’s replaceable,” and “Here comes the queeeeeeeeeeen!” these phrases, plus many more, have come to be well known phrases across America from two very popular reality TV shows, “Dance Moms” and “Here Comes Honey Booboo.” “Dance Moms” is a show on Lifetime that is centered around the competition dance team at the Abby Lee Dance
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Winter break comes with mixed emotions for many. After months of late nights with dorm mates, countless hours learning new things in the classroom, getting involved with various activities, and finding a new group of friends, the idea of going home is a welcome thought. The notion of home-cooked meals, sleeping in your own bed
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When you ask the average college student what they enjoy most about their time in college, they typically refer to the freedom and independence that comes along with the experience. However, with all of this independence comes responsibility. Many students, while still considered dependents, are responsible for completing their financial aid and tuition billing worksheets.
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