Author Archives: laura detter

Lucky Catch

Posted on August 4, 2010 by laura detter

It was Friday July 30 in Camden, NJ. I took my seat in row P seat 29 to the left of the stage. Train was on stage warming up the crowd for John Mayer and I was just getting into … Continue reading →

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These tips will inspire you: Sometimes ingenuity takes a little work

Posted on August 4, 2010 by laura detter

Creativity is a challenge. Creativity causes stress and anxiety, which can lead to hair pulling, chewed fingernails and shed tears. I struggle with creativity the most when I write. I have trouble tying two concepts together in a way that … Continue reading →

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From Peru to Rio de Janeiro

Posted on July 10, 2010 by laura detter

So, I just returned from a trip to Peru about a week and a half ago and that trip was amazing. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. I traveled the country from the capital Lima to Cusco and even … Continue reading →

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Careless driving not only a teen issue

Posted on July 10, 2010 by laura detter

Almost every teenager looks forward to turning 16. At this sweet age, teenagers can finally put their hands on the steering wheel, press their foot on the gas pedal, and drive a glistening car down the road. At the same … Continue reading →

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MTV Movie Awards: A disappointment

Posted on June 6, 2010 by laura detter

I had nothing to do on this summer Sunday night, so I decided to subject myself to the MTV movie awards. I did not have many expectations for the awards because I have not watched them for a few years, … Continue reading →

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5 Joys of Getting My Wisdom Teeth Out

Posted on August 8, 2009 by laura detter

1.I literally look like a chipmunk 2. I laughed when the nurse told me she had to put heart monitors on me 3. Right after the surgery, I searched my entire body for a tattoo that was never there 4. … Continue reading →

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California worlds away from York County

Posted on August 5, 2009 by laura detter

When people think of California they think of sunshine, beaches, glamour, surfers, lifeguards and celebrities. On the other hand, when people hear York County they make connotations such as farm land, carnivals, pig competitions, renting boats at the lake, and … Continue reading →

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The King of Pop

Posted on July 7, 2009 by laura detter

It is sad that a man who transformed the music industry, broke down racial barriers, danced like no other and was a true humanitarian has to leave the earth. Of course I am talking about the legendary Michael Jackson. Over … Continue reading →

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Sports injuries take physical, mental toll on student athletes

Posted on June 1, 2009 by laura detter

On March 28, Kristen Garofalo found herself lying on the soccer field after going for the ball, with what she knew immediately was a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). One year earlier, the Susquehannock junior was in the same situation. … Continue reading →

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Something Beautiful about ‘Uglies’

Posted on June 1, 2009 by laura detter

The day Tally Youngblood has been looking forward to her entire life has finally arrived. It is the day she turns 16. She is excited because she gets “the operation.” The operation will turn her from an ugly to a … Continue reading →

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