I just got a really upsetting call from my family. My dog was hit by a car. I really don’t know what to do. The dog was really, really important to me–we got her when I was in middle school and I wasn’t really fitting in, and she helped me feel so much better when … Read more
When I was in high school, I filled my room with photos of my friends. I had a digital camera when I was a kid and later on I just used my phone. I’d print out the photos on regular printer paper and hang them up, and pretty soon I had a great collage going. … Read more
I’m thinking about joining a fraternity this semester. I have several people in my family who are alcoholics, and I’ve heard that a family history of alcoholism can put a person at a greater risk of becoming an alcoholic him or herself. I don’t currently have a problem, but I’m worried about the possibilities as … Read more
My friends love fantasy football. So do I, but there’s a problem: I’m really bad at it, and it’s causing problems in my league. The league is full of great guys: my friends here at school, plus various friends of theirs from their hometowns. They all take it really seriously–more seriously than I do, to … Read more
I’m a graduating senior majoring in biochemistry. This last semester, I ended up registering for an industrial applications course. It’s the only non-advanced class I’m taking this semester, and yet it’s probably one of the most challenging. Almost everything we’ve covered in the class so far has been foreign to me. One of the first … Read more
After spending the weekend with some of my raternity rothers, I realized just how much of an influence fantasy sports have on the real games themselves. Without having a fantasy football team to tend to, there’s no way I would watch half the games I did this past weekend but I feel like I still … Read more
My dad was recently bit by a dog while on a walk in my neighborhood back home. At first he thought he was alright, but the bite actually turned out to be pretty bad. He spoke with the neighbor who owned the dog, and the owner was very apologetic. They agreed not to report the … Read more
Watching the news recently, I have become distraught over the state of our planet. How can I make my home more environmentally friendly? It’s an unfortunate fact that the actions of our species have a destructive effect on the world around us. Like other species, our species creates homes, eats plants and other animals, and … Read more
Am I the only one worried about driverless cars? Laws and regulations are usually slow to follow revolutionary technology. Questions about safety and liability have already arisen following the first fatality caused by a driverless car last year. Should the car manufacturers be held accountable, or the software developers? On this new battlefield of man versus machine, … Read more
I’m a grad student working on a computer project for a professor. I got wrist strain from typing so much. Who pays for this? With the cost of tuition rising, students have greater debt than ever before. Working at college can supplement your income, however there can be legal implications if you are injured or get … Read more
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