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I recently graduated from Marietta College with a BA in Journalism. I'm working on building my portfolio with articles on very diverse topics to demonstrate my ability to cover an array of subject matter..

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Life's little annoyances: 1 of 11
We all have our idiosyncratic mental lists of the things that annoy us most. Mine happen to be rather ridiculous. Perhaps this is because I'm a very patient person, who happens to have an overactive sensitivity to detail. This leads to my rather quirky list of things that irritate the hell out of me:1. Making me furious, are ... More..
Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations for a nature-filled getaway: 7 of 51
The continental United States boasts a plethora of primitive natural escapes for travelers who consider themselves nature enthusiasts- and for those simply seeking tranquility. Using the perimeter of the US as an outline and venturing inward, every imaginable landscape is present. Between the Pacific coast, the outer edges of... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Designer purses: How to spot a fake: 1 of 5
We seem to be living in a culture obsessed with designer handbags. On womens' arms and shoulders everywhere, monogrammed Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Gucci bags can be spotted and other designers are also prevalent such as Prada, Chloe, Christian Dior, and Dooney and Bourke.New York City's Chinatown, as well as Chinatowns acr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is the average American lazy?: 14 of 44
The answer to such a question can easily be derived from such statistics as the American obesity and heart disease rates, higher than most other nations throughout the world (yet we thrive on the fact that we are the greatest country). At an all time high, laziness is the prime culprit for such increases. Of course we can bla... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of acerola cherries: 7 of 21
The acerola cherry, also known as the "Barbados cherry," "West Indian cherry," and the "Puerto-Rican cherry" is a native red, fleshy fruit of Northeastern Brazil, the Caribbean, Mexico, and more recently- Texas and California.It's been described as both sweet and sour, with comparisons to other fruits such as raspberries and ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best Spring Break spots: 1 of 3
Spring break for college students is often epitomized as a semi-nude beach party, filled with beer bongs, perhaps puking, promiscuous sex, night clubs, tequila, and all kinds of other debauchery. Although all of the above can be fun it can also be repetitive and boring after engaging in many similar experiences. As a recent c... More..
Local Guides > Boise A guide to the Hyde Park Fair in Boise, ID: 2 of 5
The Hyde Park Fair is an event in Boise, Idaho's North End neighborhood, held annually in the area's Camel's Back Park. The event raises awareness and benefits the historic neighborhood's North End Neighborhood Association (NENA), focusing on the area's history, quaintness and charm, and focuses on its restoration and revit... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Creating a debt elimination plan: 9 of 22
Debt can be one of the most intimidating and disgruntling obstacles in our adult lives. Once delved deep into the pits of debt it can seem impossible to escape and, more importantly, drowns our dreams. There is no other way to escape the unforgiving tentacles of high balances and interest rates than to simply face it- even if... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why you should keep a journal of your travels: 17 of 36
Although our memories may be beautifully photographic, our minds lack the ability to extract those thousand words that are so often said to lay within the perimeters of such a photo, especially when our mind is stamped with the footprints of innumerable journeys, hundreds of mental photographs, and the clutter of everyday res... More..
Local Guides > Boise Things to do at Lucky Peak outside of Boise, ID: 3 of 4
Lucky Peak State Park is a phenomenal escape just eight miles east of Boise, Idaho. The state park has four different subdivisions with very different terrain allowing and providing for multiple activities throughout the year. With its vast land area and varying ecosystems, Lucky Peak State Park has several options for overni... More..