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Freedom Day Quiz
Duet Mlotshwa’s quiz will find out if you are enjoying being free or you let situations steal your freedom. 1) April 27th is known to be a day when the first democratic elections were held in South Africa in 1994. These were the first post-apartheid national elections. Do you? a) Don’t know much about the day…
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Freedom Day History
Freedom Day is the commemoration of the first democratic elections held in South Africa on April 27, 1994. These were the first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South Africa, where anyone could vote regardless of race. Freedom Day is a national holiday in South Africa. It is celebrated every year on April 27.…
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The Rocking Horse
On a desolate road far away from the nearest town, nestled between a grove of oak trees with hanging moss and soft swaying grasses, sits an old, quiet house. Sunshine refuses to touch down that far into the gloom that surrounds the home. A murky pond full of secrets rests nearby, waiting patiently for someone…
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Who are Gen X’ers and why was the decade they grew up in so great?
Gen Xers are sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, who were born between 1965 and 1980. As an X’er, I’m partial to this generation and our fierce independence. Not only do you find that Generation X’ers are entrepreneurial because we grew up as latchkey kids and had to make something out of nothing, but…
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Gone Fishing
It is a chilly April morning, and the sun has not yet risen. Dad and Marie wake up early to pack the boatand drive to the lake. When they arrive, the shoreline is filled with other fishers and a long line of trucksand trailers waiting to release their boats on the boating ramp. While they…
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The Youth Of Regret
My life isn’t worth it. I’m not worth it. I am worthless. That’s what he said. That’s what I was, wasn’t it? My heart was pumping like crazy. Blood was pouring down the right-hand side of my face. My arms had marks and scratches running down them. My clothes were ripped, as were my bare…
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Cultivating Inner Peace
Do you ever find that despite your best efforts to do what’s right, you end up entangled in drama that isn’t even your own? I make a conscious effort to steer clear of negativity because I believe that once you allow even a sliver of negativity in, it opens the floodgates, unleashing a torrent of…
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Be Yourself
A few months ago, the Jonas Brothers came to town. Now, those who knew back in middle school/high school would never believe this, but the thought of going to their concert sounded miserable. Growing up, I listened to them all the time; I breathed everything Jonas Brothers. I was always incredibly insecure about being a…
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The Reflection Of You
Do you know who you are? When you get up in the morning, is there ever a question of what you should wear or how you should look. Do you ever question it and think this isn’t me? I did. Well, I did, and I didn’t. I knew who I was supposed…
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Recovering People Pleaser
My therapist once said, “If the compromise interferes with who you are as a person, then you are people-pleasing, not compromising.” Her truth rings in my ears four years later every time I mull over a decision. The truth is, I am a really flexible person. I generally don’t care what we have for dinner,…
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What My Father Means To Me
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a closer relationship to my father than to my mother. My dad and I have always been close; when I was younger, people always remarked how much I looked like him, and my dad has always and forever will be my best friend no…
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Why I Job-Hopped So Much In My 20s
I have been told that intelligent people have many interests and hobbies. When I was in college, I participated in hackathons, led the student government, rising to the rank of president, conducted a research study, completed three internships, and volunteered with several external organizations. These all gave me depth and experiences, which set me apart…
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