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I have always wanted to write. It's been a goal for quite sometime now. During my Junior year of high school I went to the Sarah Lawrence Writer's Workshop, and knew that I was headed in the right direction. I graduated magna cum laude this past May. In college

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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Most memorable TV couples: 1 of 20
One of the most amazing aspects of television is how it constantly keeps is invested in and rooting for couples in love. Some couples have already stood the test of time, while other have the ability to eventually be timeless. Below, are ten romances that have kept us enthralled, intrigues and hoping for, as well as believing... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews The best performances of all time on American Idol: 1 of 10
One thing we can count on every season of American Idol is a standout performance one that steals the night away from all of the other contestants. Those performances, as rare as they may be, negate all claims that Idol is just a glorified karaoke show and after weeks of waiting and watching in frustration, are a shining ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News How to support Britney Spears: 1 of 7
More often than not, it is hard to be a Britney Spears fan. Rooting for a woman who at times makes self-destructive decisions becomes tiring and frustrating. While she has come a long way from her party-all-night, head-shaving days and has successfully released an album and embarked on a world tour, she still has her moments ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) Why baseball is the 'national pastime': 3 of 18
It was October 4, 2006. I was nineteen years old and hadn't been to a baseball game in at least eight years. Once a summer, for a few years, my dad would take me to a baseball game. We stayed for, at most, five innings and then left. Baseball, back then, eluded me. I didn't get it and didn't care to. On that night all my feel... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should actors stick to one genre: 2 of 12
Ask any actor what they love about their craft and more often than not, the answer involves the ability to pour oneself into a character and become that person. The benefit of being an actor is that it gives one the chance to experiment with different genres and consistently challenge themselves. Asking if an actor should sti... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: The Black Parade, by My Chemical Romance: 2 of 10
The Black Parade is a solid concept album that follows 'the Patient', a character who has died and is now reliving memories of his life, as death takes him, in the form of a parade. However, it is not the concept that makes the album so great, it's the songs. 'Welcome to the Black Parade', the first single off of th... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Does reality TV help people reach instant celebrity status: 3 of 14
When asking if reality TV helps people reach instant celebrity status the film "The Truman Show" comes to mind. The Truman Show is the story of a man, played by Jim Carrey, who doesn't know his life is a TV show. Every situation he finds himself in, every moment of his life is manipulated by producers and aired for the countr... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness 10 ways to feel better: 3 of 10
Feeling low? There are plenty of ways to lift your spirits and transform you back into your cheery-self again! 1. Music when you're feeling low there's no better remedy than putting on your headphones, turning the volume up loud and listening to all your favorite songs. You can get lost in the music, and watch whate... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Planning a trip to Disney World with small children: 4 of 12
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is an exciting, and somewhat overwhelming experience, especially when traveling with young children. There is so much to do that you might feel you need a vacation when you get back from your trip. Below are five ways to make this process seem less stressful, and hopefully, allow you to ha... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Top 10 TV characters: 3 of 8
For years amazing TV characters have come into our homes. It is because of them and their and their compelling back stories that keep an audience invested in a show and care enough to come back week after week. Most of these characters are filled with flaws allowing them to grow and the audience to be enthralled by all th... More..