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My name is Adam, in my mid-twenties, and currently reside in Naperville, IL (western suburb of Chicago) with my fiance'.. I am a recent graduate from Bradley University (Health Science and Psychology) and am currently attending the Univeristy

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Why baseball players are not above the law: 1 of 12
Professional athletes of all genres are certainly members of an elite group of Americans (in terms of public opinion) and reap the benefits of fame and fortune on a daily basis. As a trade off of this fame, pro athletes no longer have the same amount of privacy that many of us now take for granted. However does this life situ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a Chicago White Sox fan: 1 of 9
Being a baseball fan in the city of Chicago is like being a follower of a political party while only having two options to choose from. It is a necessity for any baseball fan in the City to immediately declare their alligence to one of the two teams in Chicago: the Cubs or the White Sox. Being a Chicago White Sox fan is a tha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Reflections: Virginia Tech school shooting: 17 of 106
In times of National tragedy and moral conflict, as in the case of the recent horrific events at Virginia Tech University on Monday, social norms and practices must be looked at more closely than before. This is a sad fact, unfortunately, and almost surreal to believe that such a social examination can only occur after being ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Finding happiness at work: 7 of 42
It is a popular assumption that in order to be truly happy at any particular place of employment one must do a job that encompasses his or her interests or hobbies. This assumption relies heavily on the idea that if you do something that you truly love, then you will never work a day in your life. This is usually where realit... More..
Education > Financing College How to afford overly expensive college textbooks: 1 of 4
With the overall cost of a college education constantly on the rise, the added cost of textbooks and other class materials can make anyone feel like weeping. However, fear not! There are many useful loopholes that can be utilized to save yourself a little extra cash to use on the more useful college materials: pizza and beer.... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The negative health effects of caffeine: 6 of 18
Labeled as the most popular and widely used "legal" drug in the world, caffeine has been the topic of a long debate regarding possible negative effects on health. Just as with any substance labeled as a "drug", caffeine does have the ability to become rather addictive for those of us who enjoy drinking beverages that contain ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Discussion: Bullies: 6 of 15
Bullying, in every aspect of the word, is an essential aspect of a child's life that will undoubtedly lead to improved anger management and self-motivation. As with any theory or hypthesis there are certainly exceptions to this statement (and sometimes tradgic exceptions), but I am a firm believer that bullying serve as a Dar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007: Is Bud Selig selling out baseball fans with the DirecTV deal?: 2 of 4
When did Bud Selig become more of a baseball business marytr than Commissioner?This man has been under constant scurtiny ever since the steriods issue hit Congress, and it appears that public outcry and opinion is finally getting to him. While I am most certainly NOT a Bud Selig supporter, and while I will agree that this new... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: Will Charlie Weis jump to the NFL in 2007?: 1 of 2
Over the past couple of years, Notre Dame University has has the pleasure of being coached by one of the remaning "gentlemen of the game", Charlie Weis. He has had the opprotunity to completely turn a school's football program around in a very short time, and I believe it is safe to say that he did just that.Granted, Notre Da... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Stages of maturation during high school: 5 of 9
Upon entering high school, it is safe to assume that all freshman start off on an even level. If we are to assume that this statement is true, then it is also appropriate to suggest that freshman immediately start dividing into various "cliques". These cliques are obviously made up of other students that share qualities (i.e.... More..