Day: April 17, 2007

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Play for Peace Stirs the Community

Last issue, our focus was on what defines us as a generation. In one of my communications classes this morning, my teacher said that one stereotypes of this generation is our lack of motivation to do anything, especially things that could change the world. We understand this is a generality, […]

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The Theory of Eight Intelligences

Ever wondered why you are good at one thing but not so much at another? People all learn differently according to psychologist Howard Gardner. Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences says there are eight distinct intelligences that exist in human beings. The psychological and educational theory put forth by Gardner suggests […]

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Five steps toward conflict resolution

Here in college, the different challenges that face students can result in conflict. In order to keep a clear and less-stressed mindset, adapt a five-step process to deal with difficult people and help alleviate conflict:1. Slow down and take a breath. It’s natural to get angry when conflict arises, but […]

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Healthy as a Hound

Dogs are really, really great. At the end of a hard day of whatever you might do, a dog will never ask anything of you that is difficult to do assuming you haven’t lost both hands in some terrible accident. A dog won’t ask you to mow the lawn or […]

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Ancient Aromatherapy can soothe modern day stresses

After a stressful day most people like to relax and unwind. Some people do this by watching television, others read, some just sniff. Aromatherapy is a popular relaxation technique that can soothe the senses, calm the mind, and alleviate symptoms. The practice of using essencial oils to balance the mind […]

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Feng shui your room

Feng shui (pronounced “fung shway”) is an old Chinese tradition in arranging and placing furniture and decorations in order to increase energy flow and promote harmony with your surrounding atmosphere. Colors, symbols, furniture and pictures can be sources of good and bad energy. When good energy is flowing in a […]

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All About Water

Water is one of the most versatile and beneficial substances in the world. People use water for washing clothes, drinking, taking showers and just for funny everyday, all around the world. With the growing stress people endure, water has increasing become a form of mental and physical rejuvenation. Water aerobics […]

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Does violence affect how you think?

Arguments are starting to pop up all over the news and literary sources that violence in the media is affecting how the viewer thinks and reacts in certain situations. Violence is becoming more and more common in movies, TV programming, video games, music videos and advertising. Is it possible that […]

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Modest Mouse, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

(4 out of 5 stars) After a two-year absence, Modest Mouse is back on the scene with an album devoted to leaving their legacy. The great thing about this album is that it’s what you would expect from MM. No matter how long you’ve been a fan, the band from […]

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Shooter hits the bullseye

4 Stars Out Of 5 Basing my opinion upon his performance in the film Invincible, I began questioning Mark Wahlberg’s career choice as an actor. However, after watching The Departed, I knew that Wahlberg had it in him. After viewing his recent film Shooter, I have gained a new respect […]