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Killing You Sweetly: What you need to know about Artificial Sweeteners

In today’s society people are very conscience about their health. We often make sacrifices in our diets for various reasons; be it our body’s general health, specific health concerns, or just in preparation for our best bikini bodies. So with all of these new studies and “miracle diets” thrown at us daily we take a closer look into our own kitchens and lifestyles. One of the biggest debates in health and fitness right now is between “real sugar,” and artificial sweeteners. So is Real sugar better than artificial sweeteners? Does it even really matter?

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Ring in the New Year with Style

Remember that outfit you bought while Black Friday shopping, but haven’t worn yet? Well, News Year’s Eve is the night. There is no better way of ringing in the New Year than in sparkles. New Year’s Eve is the best excuse to get dressed up in your most creative outfits as you’re waiting for the clock to strike midnight. New Year’s Eve parties are a celebration, therefore your style should reflect that in order to stand out from the other guests. Your outfit should consist of something glitzy and bold that leaves a lasting impression for the rest of the year.

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Winter Break: Time for Fun, Sleep and Anime

The holiday season has brought about a new wave of anime for all types of fans, ranging from comedy to horror. And with the holiday breaks coming around, there is a lot of time to catch up on what’s new or binge watch the entire series.

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Domestic Violence and Gun Laws

Since the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary, the issue of gun control has been in the forefront of Americans’ minds. One solution occurs in certain states that have laws that allow authorities to take away guns of individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence. In 1996 the Lautenberg amendment, an amendment added to the 1968 Federal Gun Control Act, banned the possession of firearms to those individuals who were convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Currently there is a petition to repel that amendment. According to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) a misdemeanor domestic violence crime:

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Hit By Love – Dee Dee Cooper

Have you ever been abused in a relationship, whether it was physical or verbal? If so, you are one of 32 million people who are abused every day. Before you go to bed tonight, 3 women will be murdered. 22 percent of college students are affected by abuse. It can happened to anyone; all demographics, all social statuses, and all races. Dee Dee Cooper, a speaker who visited Saint Leo University on Sept. 29, is a lucky survivor of domestic abuse who will be sharing her story to different colleges to help raise awareness.

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Does living in an apartment make you grow up?

Living in your first apartment is like being a real person without actually becoming a real person. An apartment means independence and a new set of responsibilities. It also stands for the perfect hangout/party spot that isn’t under the careful watch out for RAs. It’s like being an adult, but better.

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Nestlé draining water from local communities

Drinking bottled water has become the norm of this generation; everyday millions of bottles of water are consumed on a daily basis. But how much do we really know about the water that we drink? Or where it comes from?

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Meatless Eats: The Burger

Whether you are a newly-converted vegetarian or just someone who is trying to cut down on the consumption of red meat, a craving for a burger can be difficult to satisfy. Fortunately, there are some quality vegetarian burger recipes within reach.

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The Types of Exams You Will Take in College.

Want to know how to spot an exam-taking student? Here’s a tip: go to the student union or local coffeehouse, find the darkest corner surrounded by the most empty cups and bags of chips, and look for the person in sweatpants and flip flops who may or may not be crying. Exams are one of the hardest parts of college because there are just so many of them. Here are a few of the standard tests you might happen upon in your college years:

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