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Growing In New Direction
The only plants my family can keep alive are succulents and vines. They require little water and nurturing and lots of light, making them perfect for a busy family in drought-prone California. I have always felt a simultaneous love and resentment towards these vines that spilled over the fence in the backyard—they looked beautiful, but…
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A Transportation Revolution Built To Last?
In early July, I rediscovered the wonders of riding a bike. For the first time in years, I felt the awe of my physical ability, the smooth weightlessness, and the mystical balance that a childhood in the hilly Bay Area discouraged. As I did not own a bike, my ride through Forest Park was possible…
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Michael Sam’s NFL Draft Prospects
BY CHARLIE THAU On February 9th, Michael Sam historically revealed that he is gay, making him the first openly gay NFL draft prospect. His announcement, just weeks before the scouting combine, was unquestionably courageous and surely inspirational to many LGBT community members and supporters across the country. In the following days, many speculated that Sam’s…
