The beginning of the college process occupies the thoughts of Erin Gange, Ashwin Karanam and Lisa Gange.
Others turned to their favorite recreations or pastimes. Cecille de Laurentis describes what her cello means to her in "My Wooden Box and Me." Ranjana Chakravarthy reviews the movie "27 Dresses"
Some Juniors explained why a sport meant so much to them. Alex Martin believes "Tennis is a Way of Life." Rachel Meshell explains the joy of "Horseback Riding" Nolan Jorden looks forward (and backward) on her"Swimming Season" Joel Travis explains "What I Care About" (running).
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A number of writers took on the "big picture" or struggled with large, philosophical ideas. Priya Gaur observes that "Heroes fight without fighting." Jeff Jacobson ponders "People: The Good and the Bad" Sydney Leonard finds her "Happy Medium" Sophia Renda cautions against championing "The Individual" too much. In warning against labeling people, Sean Chen asks, What's the difference between a person and a can of soup?
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Other students examined personal goals or explained aspects of their own identity. Anum Malik wrote about "Having a Goal for the Future" Felicia Mgbada explains her "Nigerian Mentality" Billy Utasi ponders "Understanding: The Intimate Difference "