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Hello, my name's Claire Chock. I'm a recent University of Minnesota Duluth graduate (May 2008) with a B.A. in English. I hope to find a job editing for a publication company. I edited for two years at UMD's newspaper, The Statesman and have excellent communication,

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Education > College Life Roommate issues: The goth: 1 of 5
I actually had a gothic roommate my junior year of college. While I liked the gothic sub-culture and so got along with my roomie, others may feel intimidated and wonder how they'll get through the year. Let me give you some tips on handling the situation. 1. Knowledge is Power-learn about goths and the goth subculture. There... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Solitude: 20 of 85
Solitude Sometimes, we're better off alone Than with all the loved ones we've known. A person's care can healing find So too, the solitary mind. For in solitude we can see What might not appear so clearly. Confusion reigning in the heart, Strings quartering it from the start. In solitude all voices fade. Constantly with loud... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tattoos: A case for self expression: 2 of 7
A 2008 Harris Poll states that 14% of Americans have at least one tattoo. That may seem to be a small number but when you consider that there's just over 300 million people in America, it's a fairly large amount. If you do the math, it comes to about 43 million, pretty popular activity eh? That popularity can make it seem li... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Revelation 14: 1 of 3
Write yo Revelation 14 Explained! (As best I can) The Book of Revelation is notorious for being the most difficult book to understand due to the extensive use of symbolism in the events and things it describes. This makes it one fo teh most contested books of the Bible, some believing it to be a coded letter written and rele... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How to avoid looking like a tourist in Florida: 1 of 3
10 ways to not look like a tourist in Florida 1. Do NOT buy a Mickey or Minnie Mouse hat! Even for the kids, it is a dead giveaway that you're tourists. If you must buy one, at the very least do not get your name embroidered on it! 2. Actually, forget all novelties, or at the very least go minimal. Half the stuff sold at amu... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) A true 'rite of passage' is a missing element in contemporary youth culture: 4 of 8
With the seeming delinquency of teens and the age gap between teens and their parents increasing, it seems obvious that repairing that connection is imperative. A common rite of passage (I'm thinking special initiative ceremony)is a good idea for reconnecting with your teen but doesn't address the whole issue. For a common r... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: University of Minnesota Duluth: 1 of 1
Ooo goodie! I can share about UMD! I just recently graduated from there so I hope my memory is still fresh. UMD as a whole is a good college with some particularily fresh teachers in the Communication and Cultural Studies departments. One in particular was my 60's Culture class teacher. We did alot of discussion based activi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: What can happen with alcohol poisoning: 1 of 1
I might not be a teen anymore since I passed that mark when I turned 20 but I think it's important that everyone knows what can happen when someone's alcohol poisoned. The University I went to has a reputation for being a party campus so as a Night Advisor (student night security), I was trained on how to handle drunk people... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The problems attached to being single: 3 of 5
Well, the main problem is that being single is so often seen a s a problem. Humans are social and community oriented creatures which includes intimate relationships. If we don't have contact with others, feelings of loneliness start to crop up, This is where the problem lies with being single. In this loneliness, thoughts of... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Tips for parents of Christian punks or Goths: 2 of 3
When parents of a Christian teen notice black nail polish in the bathroom cupboard or punk hairstyle websites bookmarked on the computer, it can understandably cause concern. There's no need to worry though, here's some tips on how to handle your teen's exploration and explanations of what they might be going through: 1. Rem... More..