association: n. connection or combination. Possibly one of the most pivotal aspects of civilization. To know people. To share ideas. To gain experience. To sometimes lead to guilt. But nonetheless, pivotal. My current employment is at a store in my town. My boss is my friend’s dad. I work only one day a week during […]

Perspective: n. a personal point of view There are approximately 150 students attending this conference. We all do the same thing, relatively. We all wake up in the morning, enjoy breakfast or not, and head toward the bus. Some in heels, some in flats, but one in particular, in a wheelchair. Due to torn ACL […]

Niche: n. The most suitable place for a certain person or thing. One syllable. I pronounce it the same as everyone else. I am sure, because almost all of the speakers so far have used said word. It seems to be a recurring theme in journalism. With all the vast opportunities and various sectors of […]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances. Second amendment to the constitution. First most important to journalists. Done from memory. […]

wazz-up (Wa sup) : stemmed from “what’s up” as an initial greeting regarding the general well-being of the person. Wazzup?! I’m Tara! Whether pronounced “tah-ruh” as I do or “tare-uh” as most people without quote-un-quote “New York accents,” I’m the same girl. Preciously perched atop the Pocono Mountains is my home in what is considered […]