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Don’t judge a book by its movie

By Holly New | October 3, 2012

Have you ever seen a movie based on a book by Stephen King? If so, forget everything you saw and go read the book. I’ll wait. Generally, movie adaptations are arguably—and I am arguing—worse than their book counterparts. I have rarely seen a movie...

Father-daughter dances should not be banned

By Holly New | September 25, 2012

Another tradition has been jeopardized. The Cranston School District in Rhode Island has ended father-daughter dances and mother-son baseball games. The change came after a Cranston single mother, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),...

So long, Big Gulp, it’s been fun

By Holly New | September 17, 2012

The large cup is now endangered. New York City’s Board of Health approved a ban on the sale of soft drinks larger than 16 ounces, Thursday. This ban makes it so all soft drinks which have more than 25 calories per eight ounces will not be able to be...

Today is a new day

By Holly New | September 11, 2012

We are a nation divided. Class warfare, political warfare, racial warfare—every time we turn around, we are labeled and divided again. The upcoming election has divided us more than ever. We forget how much we have in common as humans, citizens and...

Prepare for a zombie attack

By Holly New | September 9, 2012

Are you prepared for a zombie attack? According to ABC News, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been promoting a “zombie-preparedness” campaign since May 2011. While this idea may seem strange, the Federal Emergency Management...

Get your empty chairs ready

Get your empty chairs ready

By Holly New | September 6, 2012

“Do you feel lucky, punk?” Well, I do. While you were out celebrating Labor Day, I was celebrating a unique and thought-provoking new holiday: the first annual National Empty Chair Day. That’s right, I put an empty chair in my front lawn. Now, for...

Tips for keeping efficient in life

By Holly New | August 28, 2012

A new school year is upon us. And while many of us spent the summer working, for a lot of us, employment continues. Working while going to school can seem overwhelming; however, here are some techniques to make juggling multiple commitments a little easier....