October 31, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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

Rina Risper07 mins

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

Rina Risper01 mins

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!

Rina Risper06 mins

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

Rina Risper08 mins

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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