Tag Archives: Relationships

Surviving Christmas with the relatives

Closing in on the holidays spikes stress levels for teens, luckily Counselors have great ways to cope. “We’ve discovered two critical things: one, most Americans feel that Christmas is a time for family. Two, most Americans feel that in order to stand being around their family, for even one or …

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Playful or painful?

Words meant to entertain may be more hurtful than humorous “I was in my living room eating dinner by myself when the fire alarms went off. I was going around the house unscrewing them because I didn’t smell smoke. I called my dad and said, ‘Yeah, something’s wrong’ and he …

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Valentine’s Day: Ask the pros

Seniors and relationship experts Aaron Williams and Nate Angulo answer the tough relationship questions Robert, sophomore: Hey guys, I asked this girl out the other day, and she said yes! I was planning on taking her to a movie. What movie do you recommend? Aaron: Perfect. For your date night, …

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Presence trumps presents

  The commercialism of Christmas has eclipsed the idea of spending time with family and loved ones. The Talon staff shares their opinion regarding this clash of values.    As Black Friday sales begin even on the day of Thanksgiving, the commercialism of Christmas has been and continues to be a …

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Family dinners: more than a home-cooked meal

In busy times, eating together as a family matters, research shows “In high school, I got really caught up in going from whatever sports practice I had straight to homework and often times [my family and I] would tend to eat dinner at different times.” said current University of Southern …

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