Archived: Apr 23, 2007

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Student from VT speaks out

He argues that everybody did their best

By Melissa Campbell

There is more care in the world than hate.

This is a powerful statement coming from Matt Emma, 20, a sophomore at Virginia Tech. He learned this lesson in the aftermath of the tragic shootings that took place on his campus on Monday, April 16. The shooting left 33 dead, including the shooter.

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Removing the veil of invincibility

By Melissa Campbell

You have purple glasses and I have cancer, Meghan Brown says. Its OK.

Meghan, 21, doesnt look like she has cancer. She has long brown wavy hair and a radiant smile on her face.

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Stick to the staples

By Miranda Agee

Whenever I go to a restaurant that I have eaten at before and I just about have the menu memorized, I always know what I am going to order before I step foot in the door.

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Indulge in a natural makeover

By Andrea Dolnik

There are thousands of miracle products available in stores that claim to be able to cure an ailment or help that beauty concern. But when you turn the product over and read the label, there are tons of mystery chemicals and ingredients. Even if they are inactive ingredients, it can be alarming.

Do you really want to put all those chemicals into your body or onto your skin when you dont even really know what they do? Instead of attempting to take care of your body using harsh chemicals, it is worth a shot to give some herbal remedies and natural beauty products a try.

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Moving up and out

By Darin Kwilinski

Of all the transitions in life, moving must be the most cumbersome and trivial of them all. Between the lifting of heavy objects to making sure you packed everything, moving is, quite frankly, difficult.

Moving out of the dorms is especially tricky. Everybody does it on the last day and it is really an ordeal if you live on a floor above five. Another obstacle is moving into the place youve picked out. Beyond that is keeping the place clean and being respectful to your roommates. Whether you are going to an apartment or a flat, moving is still tough.

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