Ask Tamara: College is Stressing Me Out

Dear Tamara:
 
I am a sophomore in college and I am really beginning to get stressed out! And I don’t have anyone to talk to about it. I can’t talk to my parents, all they care about are my grades and making sure I am not wasting their money. The last thing I need is for them checking up on me every five minutes.
Stressed

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Your Other 8 Hours: Quitting Fear Inc.

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Fear Inc. is hiring! Tell all your friends that the largest employer in the country is accepting applications. Amazingly, as the economy gets worse and unemployment goes up, they bring on more employees. One of the reasons Fear Inc.’s been able to buck the trend is that they are masters of recruiting. Even if you have a job, they’ll bring you on part time. Once you get in the door, it’s hard to leave. Your friends and family will encourage you to stay. “Why quit?” they’ll ask. “I’ve worked there for years and now I can’t think of working anywhere else.”
 

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Attending College with a Mental Illness or Learning Disability

By Marybeth Smith

Until I had my son and went through all the obstacles we did trying to make sure he got the best education possible, I had no clue what accommodations can be made for someone with a mental illness and/or learning disabilities. I kept this in mind when, old lady that I am, I enrolled in college for the first time this summer. Sure, I probably don’t need a cool down room or scheduled snacks, but I knew there are certain accommodations I could benefit from. And the best part is, so can you!

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Golf Tournament on Friday, August 19 to Benefit Guide Right Programs

The Lansing Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation invites golfers to the 2nd Annual Stuart J. Dunnings, Jr. Golf Classic on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Wheatfield Valley Golf Club in Williamston located at 1600 Linn Road.

Stuart  J. Dunnings’ legacy includes a more than 50-year successful law practice, representing all walks of life.  He was also a strong advocate for civil rights and an avid golfer.

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Retire Smart: America’s Graying Suburbs Offer Challenges, Opportunities

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
 
I remember the suburbs of the 1950s and 1960s as a kid’s paradise. Every block was filled by young families with children, and the neighborhood was our playground. 
 

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Que’n With Kids Saturday, August 20, 2011

Penny at Que’n 2010. TNCP photo

 

Face Painting, Music, Entertainment, Food and more!For residents and those with an interest in the Walnut Neighborhood! FREE!

 

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Questions About Going to College? The Library Can Help!

By Matt P., Technology Librarian
 
Which college to attend? That’s one of the many questions facing students and their parents as the final years of high school begin. Options such as cost, location, class size, school reputation and programs of study are a few of the criteria to consider. 

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New VW Passat — American Made

By Frank S. Washington

CHATTANOOGA, TN – It may sound strange but we came here to drive Volkswagen’s 2012 Passat midsize sedan. The reason VW picked this venue is because the German automaker recently built a plant here that will assemble roughly 150,000 Passats annually.

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News Spotlight: SINGING TALENT SHOWCASE ‘HOMETOWN IDOL’ COMING TO DEWITT OX ROAST

 DEWITT, Mich.—Contestants are being sought to participate in America’s favorite singing talent showcase, Hometown Idol, scheduled to take place 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, during the DeWitt Ox Roast at the Downtown DeWitt Main Stage.


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Special Social Security Edition: Naming Your Baby

Oh Baby!  Social Security’s website has a list of the 1,000 most popular boys’ and girls’ names for 2009 and a list of the top 100 names for twins born in 2009.  The website also offers lists of baby names for each year since 1880.

In 2011, we may find the name Pippa or Jayden on the top ten list of popular baby name.   The Social Security Administration compiles names annually and recently announced the most popular baby names in Michigan for 2009. 

How does Michigan compare to the rest of the country?  Olivia and Jacob topped the list.  Nationally, Isabella and Jacob were the most popular baby names.

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