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As a former executive editor of my college newspaper, I am focused on writing interesting opinion and informational pieces. I worked as a writing tutor for all four years of my undergraduate program, and then got a job as a production editor for a textbook

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Education > College Life Choosing dorm room bedding: 1 of 9
When getting ready to go to college, there are a multitude of choices to make: which dorm, which classes, and which meal plan. Choosing one's bedding might not seem that important when compared to the other decisions a student must make, however it should be, as sleep is so important to our everyday functioning. In fact, peo... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 12 of 49
A Tough Road Ahead: Bearing a Child While Having an Eating Disorder There are a lot of poor parents out there, but it is not for us to say if someone should have the right to bear children-that is, unless she is hurting her own child. While I cannot speculate on Ms. Richie's childrearing skills, I do know that she is hurting... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should school counselors uphold patient privacy or report students who might become unstable?: 9 of 33
Safety First: Privacy takes a backseat to saving lives In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, there is an unsettling in our schools. Students can never be sure if they are going to spend a day in class learning about violence in the Middle East or seeing it themselves as their classmates are gunned down in front of them... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to help in a child's classroom: 7 of 22
How to Help in Your child's Classroom: A Teacher's Perspective on Parent Volunteers Though plenty of parents can offer tips on how to help in your child's classroom, it is often helpful to listen to what teachers have to say. It is important for parents, students, and teachers alike to work together for school success, and p... More..
Education > Special Education How a child can be gifted and learning-disabled: 2 of 6
Upon walking into my special education class in the Bronx, NY, one might not think that there is any hope of finding a gifted child among these twelve students. Though they are in second grade, most of them cannot read beyond an early first grade level, and some of them do not know all of the letters of the alphabet. Most of... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Great groomsmen gift ideas: 9 of 12
Gifting for Groomsmen: Giving Gifts Your Guys Will Actually Want Give your friends fifty dollars, and tell them to go buy themselves a little something. While their choices might vary, I guarantee none of their purchases will involve a monogrammed silver money clip. In fact, they aren't likely to buy themselves anything whic... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles What to wear for fall: 2 of 2
Falling into Fall's Finest: Acing Fall Fashion As summer draws to a close, students get ready to return to school and shoppers get ready to head to the mall. Just like those students who wonder what is in store for them in class, shoppers might feel a little anxious about the changes ahead of them this year. Are white bags s... More..