Tag: opinion writing
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Scholarships are out there; dig for them
By Emily Steves, @SeeEmilyPlay The balance of my checking account at the end of last semester –– $4.37 –– made me cry. College tuition and partying drained my bank account. This year I made sure the half that makes college, well, college drains on a more regular basis than my tuition bill. As the youngest of four children,…
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They’re ‘grand’ for a reason; experience it
For Jessica Thompson, who lost her grandfather on Oct. 17. By Emily Steves, @SeeEmilyPlay You meant to call your grandmother last week, but your homework load overflowed and she slipped your mind. If you still have grandparents to call, consider me envious. Don’t overlook them even –– hell, especially –– when life gets crazy. Studies show…
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Channel your inner Girl Scout; bring a buddy
The Allegheny River Valley Trail creates a beautiful environment to get some exercise. Just be smart about it. More than half of the 5.6-mile trail runs parallel to the river. Woods on the other side and curves in the asphalt path induce a sense of privacy. But the trail lacks emergency-calling devices to cut through…
Emily M. Steves: Portfolio of Work 