Monthly Archives: September 2011

Cancer can happen at any age; area events, movie can help

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Erin McCracken

We try not to think about it. But it creeps in: Cancer. Most of us know someone who has battled it and try to comfort ourselves. “It won’t happen to me,” we think. “We’re in our 20s and live pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Pop culture | 11 Comments

Biting the bullet (and other cliches)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Sarah Chain

When I was in middle school, my sister (older by two years) relied on me as her public spokesperson. When she’d want to find out the closing time of a store, or order pizza or, really, call an adult for … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Generation Y, Growing up | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

TV and the 20-something

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

http://youtu.be/2qqojuj1zoU There are a slew of new shows out this season. Several pilots focus on women in their 20s, and, let’s face it, we’ve been watching 20s on the tube since “Friends.” So what (if anything) have we learned about … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Dressing for your first job

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Sarah Chain

One of the biggest adjustments to beginning a first job (or a new job) is understanding your office’s dress code. Gone are the relaxed jeans and flip-flops of your college classes. Here come the knee-length skirts and button-down shirts. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Career, Growing up | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

‘Boomerang’ kids saving money, but at what cost?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by April Trotter

I’m sure if I ever lost my job, my parents would gladly let me move back home. Though that would involve returning to the Scranton area and sleeping on a twin bed in a room that has been converted mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Boomerang Kid, Generation Y, Growing up, Kids | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Security blanket replacement (and the best gift ever)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Jess Krout

I’m starting to shop for my boyfriend’s birthday. Yes, I know what he’s getting. No, I’m not going to post for him to see. But, thinking of gifts, this is perhaps the most practical thing I ever received in my … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Growing up | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

I might need a nightlight

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Sarah Chain

One thing I’ve realized since I began living alone: Things go bump in the night. When I was searching for my first apartment, I viewed a place above a law office that would require a 20-yard walk through an alley … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Growing up | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Shacking up, unmade beds and Tony Soprano

Posted on September 22, 2011 by April Trotter

My boyfriend hates making the bed. I fought him on this for awhile. My high school vespers speaker said that if there was one thing we should do every day, it was make our beds. Crawling under untangled blankets at … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Cohabitating, Generation Y, Growing up, Quarter-Life Crisis | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Reporter lives without TV for eight months — and loves it

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

I have lived eight months without TV. Sounds awful, huh? Prior to moving to York, cable was included in my rent, so I purchased a lovely 32-inch flat screen for my living room. That was a huge accomplishment for my … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Generation Y, Money | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

National Single and Unmarried Americans Week? Really?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Erin McCracken

“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” — we can but we don’t have to: According to the New York Times, it’s National Single and Unmarried Americans Week. Married people get to celebrate an anniversary. Is that the logic here? … Continue reading →

Posted in 20-something, Cohabitating, Marriage | Leave a comment