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When in Athens... Wait What Should I Do?

Jan. 2, 2012

Where I come from, kids usually learn to drive tractors before learning to ride bikes. You can’t walk down the street without someone asking if you need a ride, and using the phrase “sex education” usually causes a local to blush. Yes, I come from Small Town America, more specifically Orrville, Ohio, and to me Ohio University was an eye-opener. It did not take long for OU to give me the wake-up call that most of us need to enjoy the ride — I am definitely not in Kansas anymore. Athens is no New York City, but there’s plenty of material here for me to make a list of ten signs that told me I was in a whole new world.

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That's a Difference of Anatomy: Asking for directions makes you a better man

Jan. 2, 2012

The holidays are a time of happiness and cheer. But for most, it is also a time of conflict and setbacks.

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Face The Facts: Make this year's resolution a selfless decision

Jan. 2, 2012

How many New Year’s Eves have you celebrated throughout your lifetime? How many resolutions have you made and actually achieved?

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Life Lessons from Melissa: When giving thanks, remember why we're here

Nov. 14, 2011

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There is football, my dad’s “eating pants,” food, my “eating pants” and jellied cranberry sauce (which is delicious but not really food). It is a day full of family, laughter and snide remarks about my family that result in laughter and naps.

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Between The Lines: Greek life can be healthy addiction if used properly

Nov. 13, 2011

I’m exaggerating the dramas of my sorority sisters at our annual country-dance last year, when my crush puts his finger to my lips. He’s silencing my gossiping tongue and my inner girl.

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A Stranger Here Myself: Take baby steps to live socially responsibly

Nov. 13, 2011

I cheated last week.

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Take It Personally: We must think proactively to be a part of globe

Nov. 9, 2011

The end of fall quarter brings a fairly universal feeling to the Ohio University campus. We push through these last few hectic weeks with the finish line — an absurdly long holiday break — close in mind. I’d challenge anyone to find a student on campus today that doesn’t feel overwhelmed with finals week fast approaching.

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Leaps and Bounds: Enjoying the movie means closing critical eye

Nov. 7, 2011

Every time a new movie is showing, complaints come along with it. There is always someone paying too much attention to the critics rather than the movie itself.

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Big Shot Barker: 'Twilight Saga' calms anxiety of winter break

Nov. 6, 2011

The end of the quarter is bittersweet for me. Of course I will be glad to have a break from constant homework and meetings, but I will miss my friends — few as they may be — and Athens.

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Straight from Stuckey at the Statehouse: Pet projects not priority during times of need

Nov. 5, 2011

Light shone through the translucent roof, casting a glimmering shadow on the bikes lined alongside the rounded cement racks, their silver spokes and rubber wheels chilled by the foggy, November morning air.

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A stranger here myself: Plugged-in lives jeopardize U.S. happiness

Nov. 5, 2011

It might be gone, but there’s still a chance of pulling it back before it’s long gone. It was with us long ago out of necessity. Some say it’s still around, but odds are that it’s just superficial at present.

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Life Lessons From Melissa: Going against the grain can pay off in future

Nov. 3, 2011

Throughout my time at The Post, I have been called many unflattering things: stereotypical, crazy, classist (ouch), and disappointing just to name a few. Well, being that most of these insults came from emails and letters early in my columnist career, I was admittedly discouraged.

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Take It Personally: Employees forced into living 'healthier lifestyles'

Nov. 2, 2011

A nutritious diet, good exercise and healthy lifestyle are all methods of investing in yourself. However, we don’t usually think of this “investment” from an economical standpoint. The future of health care benefits may force us to change that.

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Between the Lines: Athens football victory a night to never forget

Oct. 31, 2011

It’s 10:43 on Friday night and I am trying to find words to define what this means. 24-21. First undefeated football season in school history. First outright league title since 1968. First win over archrival Nelsonville since 2003. A home playoff game this Friday. One of the highest attendances in Basil Rutter Field history. However you look at it, this day is local sports history.

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Leaps and Bounds: Personal perspectives can measure success

Oct. 31, 2011

When it comes to the definition of success, the dictionary gives five different definitions. They are:

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A stranger here myself: Society's overconsumption a symbol of sloth

Oct. 30, 2011

Think for a minute — a few if you need the time — about how much you require to function each day. I’m talking about raw trash that served you temporarily, things sent to a landfill for the rest of their days. How many of those things were in your hands for only a matter of minutes?

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Straight from Stuckey at the Statehouse: Bills would ease escape for Ohio's abused women

Oct. 30, 2011

A woman is brutally beaten by her husband. She wants to press charges and needs medical attention.

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Big Shot Barker: Obama's strict no-weeknight-TV rule 'cliche'

Oct. 30, 2011

Now, I don’t have children, and I have no idea what it really feels like to be a parent, especially a celebrity parent, but I am not sure that having my children watch television is completely destructive to their lives.

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Life Lessons from Melissa: Astrology poor predictor of anomalies, still fun

Oct. 27, 2011

In lieu of Halloween, I would like to draw attention to one of the most ancient, far-fetched, but strangely structured arts of the mystic world — Astrology.  

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Take It Personally: UCLA streaker encourages lasting inspiration

Oct. 25, 2011

Public humiliation, criminal charges, physical pain — how far would you go to create a once-in-a-lifetime memory?