Monthly Archives: October 2012

Consider donating to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Brittany Wilson

Hurricane Sandy has come and gone, but the affects of the storm could be felt for years to come. While York and surrounding counties seem to have sustained minimal damage (relative to other places and to last year’s storms), people … Continue reading →

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What I learned during Hurricane Sandy … I’m old now

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Kate Harmon

Kate Harmon talks about the lessons Hurricane Sandy taught her about being an adult and getting older.

Posted in 20-something, Career, Family, Growing up, Jobs, Kate Harmon | Tagged all-nighters, college, getting old, hurricane sandy, naps, overnight shift, sleep | 3 Comments

Benefits and negatives of being a renter during Hurricane Sandy

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Sarah Chain recognizes some of the benefits — and the downsides — to renting rather than owning her home as Hurricane Sandy hits York County in October 2012.

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20-somethings and emergency preparedness

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

In a completely informal poll of friend’s Facebook statuses, I would say that about 85 percent of my peers chose to drink any worries they might have had about Sandy away. Their emergency kits included cases of beer, bottles of … Continue reading →

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Dry, happy homeowner

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Mike Spiro

After last year’s Hurricane Irene bogged down basements with storm water, I think all of York County learned a valuable lesson. For those who don’t remember previous flooding from tropical storm Lee or Agnes from years past, Irene was a … Continue reading →

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I wouldn’t have a job if it weren’t for networking

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

I’ve gotten every job I’ve ever had through networking, including my first job busing tables at a restaurant in my hometown. My brother held the job before me, and when I turned 14, I applied and used him as a … Continue reading →

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Belgium PSA serves as reminder of the scary side of social media

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

A Belgium PSA has gone viral where a man disguising himself as a clairvoyant reveals his “gift” — the Internet. He is warning the world about the dangers of posting everything online.