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Getting a degree is important

Move over, GED. Years ago, it was sufficient to have only a high school diploma in order to get a job. But these days (especially with this bad economy) you’ll have to face a lot of competition if you want a job that doesn’t involve flipping burgers. Full story

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Experience trumps a degree

So much emphasis is put on a piece of paper; er, I mean college degree. My parents have pushed me since I started college to finish in four years and get out and start in the real world. Sorry, Mom and Dad, that’s not the path I want to travel. I do believe college is important, I just don’t think a $30,000 piece of paper that’s going to end up at the bottom of a box in a few years should determine whether you’re suitable to work in the real world or not. Full story

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Dressing for success includes the classroom

Imagine walking into class on your first day of college. You see someone at the front of the room with cut-offs, a sleeveless t-shirt, piercing and a tattoo. Based on your first glance, you assume that the person is just another student. Full story

Democrats campaign for State House seat

Loretta Haldenwang and Kim Limberg had their first and only showdown in Dr. Gabriel Bach’s government class before the March 2010 Primaries. Both are running for District 5. Full story

Libertarian campaign a first on NLC campus

Three Libertarian candidates running for political offices were invited to speak to my government classes, along with instructor Amy Smith’s and other classes as well. The candidates spoke to a full house: David Sparks, candidate for the U.S. House 24th Congressional District; John J. Myers for the U.S. House 32nd; and Cecil A. Ince for Texas House Representative District 105. Full story

A vegan diet: Is it worth it?

You’re a tree hugger. You eat rabbit food. You’re always cold since you don’t eat enough steak. These are the responses I hear when someone finds out I am a vegetarian. Actually, I don’t eat any meat, do I consume dairy products and eggs. I am flirting with a vegan diet, which is the next rung on the ladder following vegetarianism. Full story

The young and the prowling

The inexperienced young man meets the knowledgeable, sexy, older woman. They have incredible sex with no strings attached and everything is good.

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What is a cougar?

koo ‘ ger A 35+-year-old female who is on the "hunt" for a much younger, energetic male. www.urbandictionary.com Full story

Cougars uncaged

A trend that is spiraling upward in this nation is the cougar and cub relationship. I define a cougar as a woman who is above 35 years old and still has it going on, and a cub who is her counterpart being anywhere from 15 to 20 years younger. This unity between the young and those who act far younger than they are is amazing.

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You may be dating a cougar if:

You may be dating a cougar if: You partied like it was 1999; she can’t remember 1999 Her age can be divided evenly by your age three or more times You’re receiving your high school diploma, she’s receiving her AARP card Your parents Full story