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  • Traffic causes stress, grief
    I read an article almost a year ago saying Dallas has the worst traffic in the country, beating out Los Angeles, California. While I have never been to L.A., that seems hard to believe.

    July 26, 2012

  • Intern looks at NCAA punishment

    Justice served?
    An article I read today said that Penn State was punished and stripped of their titles from 1998 to 2011.

    July 24, 2012

  • Batman.jpg Terrible events should not shake love of movies

    For many, the movies have always been a place of sweet escapism, where for a two-hour period of time the realities of the world fall away and we can experience a different universe vicariously through the screen.

    July 23, 2012 1 Photo

  • Importance of taking care of animals is paramount

    All the animal abuse cases happening in the Dallas area has gotten me thinking about what we, as pet owners, can do for our animals. The answer is simple, you love them and take care of them.

    July 20, 2012

  • Emmy nominees lack undead flair

    The 2012 Emmy nominations were announced this morning. With the help of Netflix—the black hole that sucks up too much of my time if I’m not careful—I’m already a fan of many of the shows that made the list. I checked off the ones that have really earned my respect to see if they got the nods they deserve, from “Modern Family” to “30 Rock” to “Game of Thrones.”

    July 19, 2012

  • YouTube.jpg YouTube could cause more harm than good

    YouTube infamy—there is something frightening about this relatively new facet of entertainment.

    July 18, 2012 1 Photo

  • Excitement over Olympics mounts for intern

    With the Olympics approaching I find myself amazed again like I was in 2008. Every Olympic year there is a broadcast of athletic competitions and with that we see all the new venues that are built specifically for the Olympics.

    July 18, 2012

  • 0621-jerry-sandusky-2.jpg Intern finds fault with many in Sandusky trial

    The Jerry Sandusky case is the first major story to hit home with me since I first had an interest in journalism. It is something that has been widely covered and it is an unforgettable event that people in my generation will always remember.

    July 12, 2012 1 Photo

  • Laotian celebration is reason for excitement, intern says

    About a week and half ago, I had the privilege of attending a celebration at a Laotian Buddhist Monk temple; a temple that the majority of Rockwall and Royse City residents never knew existed before last week.

    July 11, 2012

  • london-olympics-2012.jpg Finding places to enjoy the Olympics

    As the Olympics are approaching, I find myself wondering how other people celebrate the games. My family has always watched it together at dinner or something very casual.

    July 11, 2012 1 Photo

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