Monthly Archives: September 2012

My 70-something penpal has switched to email

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

I love writing letters. It forces me to write legibly — a skill I’ve lost since school assignments required typed essays. It supports the United States Postal Service. I get to write on fancy paper, or normal paper, with fancy … Continue reading →

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Many young graduates start a career working the night shift

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ashley May

Many businesses operate 24-hours and often, 20-somethings get stuck working the night-shift hours. Here are some tips to stay healthy and happy burning the midnight oil.

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Hooked on Phone-ics

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Mike Spiro

I enjoy recalling family dinners when I was little. It was a time to reflect on the day’s events, and discuss the days to come. Even if we missed the first five minutes of Seinfeld, it was important to have … Continue reading →

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What’s the biggest issue for our generation this election season?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kate Harmon

What issue is most important to our generation as we head into the November election?

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Priorities, or figuring out what you actually want

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Dan Herman

I think it was the philosopher queens, the Ladies of Spice, who said it best: Ha ha ha ha ha Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want So tell me what you want, what you … Continue reading →

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Staying in touch with college friends

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Watching my parents with their college friends gives me hope that I’ll stay in touch with my friends from JMU.

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Cheapest generation? How about frugal or just plain broke

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

The Atlantic’s “Cheapest Generation” label might not have been so nice, but we are game-changers and it is all over the market.

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From home body to home owner

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Mike Spiro

I am not a typical home owner. I am 24. I am not married. I don’t have kids, although I treat my dog like one. After graduating from college in 2010, I, similar to the majority, lived with my parents … Continue reading →

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Find the perfect gift for a 20-something friend

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Ashley May

It’s sometimes hard to find the perfect present, much less find one that can be easily shipped to your destination. But, I’ve fallen in love with three websites that are totally 20-something-gift-friendly.

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Roll down those windows and sing!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dan Rorabaugh

Dan Rorabaugh likes to sing his heart out in the car and hopes that passion never goes away.

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