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Opinion: Law against bongs is misguided

Taylor Leckie | Jul 3, 2013
Bongs and several other smoking devices have been banned in the state of Florida. While other states in the country are exploring ways to regulate the legalization of marijuana, Florida seems to be taking a step in the opposite direction.
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Boy Scouts’ policies are outdated, intolerant

Taylor Leckie | Jun 15, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America are now allowing openly gay scouts but not adult counselors into the organization. This is not the first instance the organization has been behind the times, and the question must be asked: What kind of principles are the Boys Scouts preaching to the future leaders of America?
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Friendships have a life-span

Taylor Leckie | Apr 17, 2013
As you grow and your relationships don’t, you’ll need to cut some ties. treat this as a sort of friend test: Who makes the cut, and who needs to go?
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Some friendships have a lifespan

Taylor Leckie | Apr 17, 2013

As you grow and your relationships don’t, you’ll need to cut some ties College is often a turbulent rush of new experiences and relationships. You’re at a point where you may still be in contact...

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VD, Anyone?

Taylor Leckie | Feb 13, 2013
There's no question that Valentine's Day is an economically wonderful day, but do the mass produced items we buy our loved ones representative of the love we share?
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Did the Super Bowl XLVII commercials achieve their goals?

Taylor Leckie | Feb 6, 2013
There is more than one reason to watch the Super Bowl: you don't necessarily even need to like football. It is the Commercial advertisements that keeps so many glued to the screen from start to finish, but what is there point, exactly? To sell products? Or just to entertain?
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Thank You: two words that go a long way

Taylor Leckie | Jan 22, 2013
A hand written thank-you can be any number of colors and sizes, but what's important is that one is sent. A handwritten expression of gratitude for gifts given, employment considerations or just a kind gesture is sure to win the appreciation of who receives it.
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Enough with the “F” word already, UNF

Taylor Leckie | Dec 2, 2012
As we prepare for and broach finals week, certain techniques can help us cope. If we haven't properly prepared this semester, there's always the next, and Taylor Leckie gives us her take on the matter.
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Rated PG

Taylor Leckie | Nov 22, 2012
With the transition from dependance to independence that characterizes our college experience, Taylor Leckie believes it is best to involve our parents. It's a tough road to travel, and we'll need help. Keeping up the relationships we have with our parents is as easy as making a phone call or sending an email.
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Column: From college to career

Taylor Leckie | Oct 15, 2012
The ideal suit for your career may belong to Bruce Wayne, but UNF has services in place to help you land work experience while still in school and a job once you've flown away from its natural core.
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Column: Anxiety, anyone?

Taylor Leckie | Sep 25, 2012
Sure, absorbing a new living arrangement — or just being a college student, in general — can give you that horror-movie anxiety, but that doesn’t mean you have to live on edge until you finally grab that bachelor’s degree.
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How does the other half live: A call for co-ed living

Taylor Leckie | Sep 4, 2012
In college, many of us find ourselves in a position to experience co-ed living arrangements. This can be a very valuable learning experience - for both sides. Interacting with the opposite sex on a regular basis builds stronger communication skills.
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With a cute puppy comes great responsibility

Taylor Leckie | Aug 27, 2012
Whether you’re feeling alone in your apartment or still spiteful when you recall all the times your parents said “no” to getting a puppy - at some point or another - getting a pet seems like a good idea. It’s a horrible idea.
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