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Please save your blessings
I’m conflicted about many things in life and I assume this stems from my indecisive nature. My inner self is like an outspoken Jewish mother who finds fault in everything. If my inner self is a Jewish mother, then my external self is her quiet daughter-in-law, who tries to evade any casual disagreement with her. [...]
A flea’s plea for affection
In all her time, the little flea never once felt feelings for another of her kind. Her mother and father both attempted an arranged marriage, but the flea thought those ceremonies belonged in the past. Why should she have to force herself to love someone she didn’t? Besides, the dog consumed her thoughts all day, [...]
Dump the double standard
It started out so wonderfully, quite possibly a match made in heaven. A joke here, a funny quip there. We seemed to share so many of the same perspectives on life. He said all of the right things and appeared to have a mature grip on himself, the world and relationships. He was even rather [...]
Public displays of annoyance
Bummed you spent Valentine’s Day with five mediocre boys, (Ben, Jerry, Jack, Jim and Jose) instead of one special one? Glum that you haven’t found Mr. Right—or at least Mr. Right Now? Well, cheer up, buttercup, because I’m here to bring you good news. A recent study shows most people—single or taken—find other people who [...]
Thank you for smoking at SDSU
When did we decide we were content with shaming all the cigarette smokers on campus? What did they ever do to us? Whatever it was, it must’ve been pretty bad, considering the punishment levied against them. Could there be anything worse for a group of people trying to relax than being forced to unwind next [...]
Long gone spark in his eyes
She was counting on her fingers, smiling and laughing. Then a flash of bright light appeared, followed by the sound of screeching metal. Father Craig Orsini woke up in a sweat. The dream kept happening, but for some reason it didn’t make sense. His doctor had assumed he was depressed and prescribed anti-depressants. They hadn’t [...]
The final, fatal attraction
“Tell me everything you know about her,” Detective Perry said. I won’t lie—he was a scary fellow. No, he wasn’t tall or muscular. He was average size, but he had particular features that put me on edge. His sunken eyes, protruding chin and bony body resembled one of those skeletons people hang outside their homes [...]
Big, beautiful green eyes
I consider myself a lucky gal. I found the one for me at age 21. I found happiness just by staring into his big, beautiful green eyes and touching his soft, black hair. Our first encounter was so magical, I literally couldn’t sleep for days (yes, I know the definition of the word literal and [...]
Abandoned, alone and unloved
There once was a boy who lived in a house on a street with tall trees. His parents loved him very much, and he loved them back. This little boy feared what most little boys do: that his worst fear might come true, and he’d have to learn how to live in terror. The boy [...]
The downfall of kid’s TV
I’m 21 years old and have been watching TV for as long as I can remember. When my aunt would babysit me, she’d turn on the TV and let me watch while she did God knows what. I believe that when I was a kid, we had the best cartoons ever. I remember watching “Pinky [...]
Equality for all body types
Class and gender privileges have long been hot topics when discussing oppressed or marginalized groups in society. Body consciousness is at the forefront of sociological activism and body acceptance is a critical step toward advancement as a culture. Of course, one group in particular is discriminated against more than any other and it needs to [...]
Staying classy, San Diego State
S ophistication isn’t exactly what comes to mind as I reflect on the student population of San Diego State. Don’t get me wrong—I have a huge appreciation for the campus and its faculty, but I’ve had enough. I’ve taken four long years to observe you all and, frankly, I’m confused. Campus seems to be turning [...]
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