October 16, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Rina Risper09 mins

If you are looking for a job while you are in college, make sure you have your Social Security card.

 

By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs SpecialistCollege Students Need Social Security Cards When Looking For Work

College is starting and maybe a new job is, too! Whether you find the perfect job on campus or you get to practice your people skills in retail or fast food, one thing’s for sure: college students can always use a few extra dollars. 

No matter what the job is, make sure to look at the tax deductions when your first paycheck is issued.  Some of the taxes you are paying as an employee will help you qualify for Social Security benefits later. 

 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 10-15

Rina Risper07 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I have  not been writing much about my children Amir, 9, and Anissa 10, much because I did not want them to be upset.  I remember a tearful Anissa in about the 2nd grade saying, “I do not like when you tell people all my business, Mommy.”

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University Health: Ask A Pharmacist

Rina Risper07 mins

By Lorenzo Mills
 
It is no big secret that Medicare and Social Security may not be longstanding benefits in the United States for retirees’ and college students who qualify.  At this point in time freshmen college students across the nation are just beginning their secondary education, upperclassmen are nearing graduation, and some are even pursuing new careers. It becomes uneasy for these students to determine who or what they will rely on to meet their healthcare needs in the near future.  

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Philly Mayor Imposes Curfew to Stop Flash Mobs

Rina Risper07 mins

By Larry Miller
Philadelphia Tribune
 
PHILADELPHIA, PA — During an recent press conference on the growing problem of mobs of African-American teens assaulting pedestrians, Mayor Michael Nutter announced further details of the city’s plan to crack down on the violence before it goes any further. 
 

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Ask Tamara: College is Stressing Me Out

Rina Risper06 mins

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.

Rina Risper06 mins

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

Rina Risper06 mins

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

Rina Risper03 mins

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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The Kid’s Doctor: Cell Phones and Cancer: Get Your Hands Off That Phone!

Rina Risper04 mins

The World Health Organization recently announced that radiation from cell phones may cause cancer.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com

 

ILooking for a great gift for your favorite high school or college grad? Pick up a hands-free headset for their cell phone. There’s a healthy reason behind this. The World Health Organization (WHO) just announced that radiation from cell phones may cause cancer.

 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Tired of Bad Luck? Read This!

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I am feeling demoralized and depressed about the way my career has gone for the last five years. It seems like every time I get a break, it turns out to be disappointing in the end. Why does work (and life) need to be so hard? Other people seem to have it easy. What am I doing wrong?
 

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