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    Cause Growing Up is Hard to Do

    Reckless. Wild. Scared. Confused. Invincible. These and a a myriad more feelings make up the average twentysomething. Adulthood is a journey that many of us aren't at all sure we are ready to embark upon.

    Columnist K. Swann shares an honest look at what can truly make the difference in the life of the "emerging adult."
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    Lights, Camera...Fight

    The newest trend in youth culture throws a twisted spin on the "peeping Tom." Cyber-bullying appeals to the voyeuristic nature of youth.

    They capture fights on their camera phones and mobile devices and post them on the internet at the expense of their peers. Still, what happens when victims die? Are the onlookers to blame?

    The Perfect Wife

    Some see her as the prissy southern belle with her nose in a book? But, in the biography about the doting spouse to one of the more unpopular U.S. presidents in recent years, we see a different side to Laura Bush. She is a fighter.

    Columnist and fellow librarian Ana Guthrie reviews the book The Perfect Wife written by Ann Gerhart.
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    Waiting to Inhale

    Some say it's all just an excuse to get wasted on South Beach? The Committee of Sensible Marijuana Policy sees it as a way to re-focus law enforcement.
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    It's B.o.B's World!

    Read a review of debut album, "The Adventures of Bobby Ray," the highly eclectic project of 19-year-old hip hop sensation, B.o.B, as he is poised to recalibrate and rejuvenate the genre of hip hop.

    Featured Artist: Paige Hinkle

    In NEWD's Wet Canvas section, we feature a fine art photographer and multimedia artist Paige Hinkle.
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Confessions of a 20 Something: 99 and a Half Won't Do

What if you nearly caught the bus to that job interview? You almost got the minimum MCAT Exam score required to enter your dream medical school.You were this close to meeting with that benefactor who could sponsor your business idea.

 

Nearly. Almost. This close.

There are times when opportunities escape us. Or when we don't make the mark.

 

 Aren't you thrilled, though, that our God cherishes do-overs?

Thankfully, there's always a chance to rectify things with God. Is forgiveness automatic? Yes. Does your life turn around right away? No. The clean up starts only after we develop a heart filled with passion for Him.

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