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I am an aspiring journalist who will graduate from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 2013. My concentration will likely be newspaper/online journalism. I write for North by Northwestern, NU's news Web site.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 5 of 55
Great writers rely on effort to craft their final products. Insight is undoubtedly a valuable quality for a writer to possess, but it is useless if not complemented by effort. Writing any type of piece takes dedication from the first word of the first draft, to rewrites and criticism, all the way through to the process of pi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Comparing Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and Jose Reyes of the New York Mets: 1 of 11
Derek Jeter of the Yankees and Jose Reyes of the Mets are two very different players. Just because they both happen to be shortstops for New York baseball teams does not mean that the two athletes are identical. In fact, they differ in terms of experience, team situations and specific talents on the field.Jeter is the icon of... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Should there be a neutral site for The World Series: 2 of 20
Holding the World Series at a neutral location will undermine the spirit of baseball. Mookie Wilson's ground ball through the legs of Bill Buckner of the Boston Red Sox during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series would not have stirred the same emotions had it not happened at Shea Stadium, in front of New York Mets fans desperatel... More..
Local Guides > Boston The best kid-friendly attractions in the city of Boston: 5 of 33
Planning a trip is never an easy feat, but a vacation to Boston will be well worth it. Plenty of kid-friendly options are available, and adults will enjoy them, too. Overall, Boston is a clean, beautiful city with a rich history and a number of great tourist attractions.A fun, efficient way to get a look at the entire city fr... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Beware of this Facebook worm virus: 6 of 39
The Koobface worm virus, created in August 2008, has recently been spamming many of Facebook's 120 million accounts. This virus will send posts from people's accounts to their friends' Walls reading something along the lines of, "You look funny in this new video," with a link underneath. If this link is clicked, it will open ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The health benefits of yoga: 4 of 26
For people searching for a way to be active without the demands of contact sports, yoga can be the perfect solution. Essentially, yoga is a combination of mastering poses to strengthen the body, perfecting breathing patterns and becoming more physically, mentally and spiritually aware of all surroundings.Practicing yoga tones... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting comfortable with timed essays: 2 of 13
Even for the best students, timed writings can be stressful and frustrating. Most people can manage to write an essay in the comfort of their own home with the luxury of time on their side. However, that skill does not always translate to demonstrating knowledge of a subject matter when given a strict time limit in the classr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a New York Mets fan: 2 of 12
Rooting for the New York Mets is frustrating, especially following a disappointing finish to the 2008 season. Watching Tom Seaver make the final pitch in Shea Stadium to Mike Piazza was witnessing the end of an up-and-down era for the Mets.As they move into Citi Field, every Met fan is hoping that the Amazin's can push past t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to stay motivated during a running program: 1 of 6
Running can be a rewarding activity, but only if the athlete stays motivated and focused throughout the entire training period. This can be a difficult task, especially for beginners. Below are some tips to keep morale high on long, hard runs and eventually succeed in races. 1. Set clear goals: Before you start running, e... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Journaling to relieve stress: 4 of 22
Journaling is a great way to relieve stress. It is a private activity, so it does not cause any embarrassment to the writer. There are no rules, leaving the writer free to write about whatever topic he wants. This may be something that the person is stressed out about, or it can sometimes just be a way for him to learn more a... More..