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Suburbanites cannot claim Atlanta status

I meet a new person, be it in class, downtown, or riding the Orbit bus. Small talk ensues and we ask each others’ hometowns. I reply “Atlanta,” and the other person replies, “Oh, me too! I live in Marietta/Alpharetta/insert any number of other ‘ettas.’” This is an abomination, and I won’t stand for it anymore. Those [...]

Athletes disregard privileged position

Consider the following scenario: You are in position to be the next prince of a modest, but sizeable kingdom. What you lack in numbers you make up for in fierce loyalty from your followers. Say you have been instructed by your higher-up — the king, the man who really controls the kingdom — to stay [...]

Graduation ceremony memorable tradition

The end is near. You’ve seen the signs, you’ve been invited to the celebrations, you’ve cried about it with friends. I’m talking about graduation, of course.  We’ve spent the last four (or five or six) years toiling away for the ultimate prize: a degree from the esteemed UGA. After all the hard work and stress, [...]

Disney music not only for adolescents

The most fun I’ve ever had was when I went to a Jonas Brothers concert with my younger sister.   We anticipated the event for months. We read every interview in every teen magazine, watched every talk show appearance and crossed out the days on a “Countdown to JoBros” calendar proudly displayed on the fridge. [...]