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I am a Midwestern native who was born in Northern Indiana and recently migrated to Columbus,OH.

Journalism and creative writing are hobbies of mine that I do to relax and possibly work on to freelance.

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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NBA 2006: Steve Nash should win a 3rd MVP title: 1 of 16
Historically, the previous season's MVP is the front runner on repeating. The NBA has had plenty of repeat winners, the most of any other professional sport. Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, and Shaquille O'Neal have all had streaks of two or three awards in a row. The double-overtime Suns vs. Mavericks game cemented Stev... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings How to lose your job ...: 2 of 30
Today's job market is flooding with candidates that can do your job either just as good as you or better. Losing your job is easier now than ever before. Job websites like Careerbuilder.com and Monster.com has made employees interchangeable. Here are some easy ways to lose your job.Do not adhere to the dress code. Casual Frid... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 NCAA Men's basketball finals: 2 of 24
Ohio State and Florida may have met in the BCS Championship in football, but they shall soon meet again in the NCAA Tournament Final in men's basketball. Rivalries usually start this way, when top teams meet when the stakes are much greater. Florida will never become a rival as much as Michigan is Ohio State's rival, but coul... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives College basketball predictions: 2007 March Madness upsets: 1 of 11
In the past few years, parity has grown more common in college basketball. Upsets in the NCAA tournament will happen, but the teams that are underdogs will be known this time around. ESPN have over-analyzed the NCAA tournament and their possible brackets since "Midnight Madness," last fall. ESPN has made teams like Gonzaga, B... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Players to watch in the 2007 NCAA men's championship tournament: 1 of 9
The players to watch in this year's tournament are barely out of high school. Players from large schools like North Carolina and Texas will swallow up the headlines, but also some mid-major schools will garner some attention. Here is a list of major players during March Madness:Brandon Rush, Kansas This sophomore has a group ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 National League Central: 2 of 14
The National League Central has produced a team that has been very difficult to beat in the post-season. This has been true, especially the last three seasons, since the Cardinals and Astros have made the World Series. The Cardinals even won the World Series last year in a dominating way. They were a bit of a darkhorse going ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a Kansas City Royals fan: 1 of 7
I must be a glutton for punishment. Being a Royals fan, you are in a constant state of heartbreak. Kansas City is a small market and can not contend with large markets like New York or Chicago. In the last ten years, the Royals have filled their team with players looking to earn a roster spot. This year the AL Central is stoc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle: 33 of 215
The Struggle From WithinI am fine.I am great.Wretched impulses come strong,No one is a Saint.Normality is measured with each breath I take.Breathe In, Breathe Out, Are you still there?Pride is not measurable, must hold it in.Moments like these are frustrating, all I do is care.How is this a problem?The crime is caring too muc... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The greatest upsets in NCAA tournament history: 2 of 12
The biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history happened in 1983. The North Carolina State Wolfpack, coached by a young Jim Valvano, completed the upset in the finals of the tourney. NC State lost ten games in the 1982-83 season and had to win the ACC conference tournament to earn a bid. The Wolfpack didn't have a star on the te... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives NCAA basketball: Predicting the 2007 Men's Sweet Sixteen: 1 of 6
Parity has grown more common in today's college basketball. When filling out the NCAA brackets you know that every year a 5 seed will beat a 12 seed. The terms "Cinderella" and "March Madness," are in our everyday lexicon. The NCAA tournament makes the world stop, fill out a bracket, and take in a few games between teams they... More..