Lexicons
Thoughts and Theories by Sophia News Managing Editor
Lexicons is a column by Sophia News Managing Editor, Cassandra Ledger, that explores the meaning and symbolism behind words.
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Marvin McIntyre: America’s Top Financial Adviser
Credit: Barron's They say that money can’t buy happiness, but it certainly makes the world go ‘round. Financial advisers play a direct hand in that turning. Whether they work for middle class families or mega-corporations, financial advisers assess the needs of their...
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A Boy’s Way to Keep His Friend’s Memory Alive
Credit: Detroit News Whether it has a direct impact or not, cancer seems to have an effect on each and every one of our lives. Perhaps a family member had breast cancer. Perhaps a friend had melanoma. While cancer isn’t something most children consider, for Kenneth...
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Providing Support to the California Wildfire Victims
Credit: Worldnes Easybranches California’s summer and autumn months plunge the state into an unbelievable dry-spell annually. Wildfires are unfortunately commonplace in the Golden State, as the dry terrain easily bursts into flames from even the tiniest ember. People...
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The Long-Term Benefits of Travel are More than Just Memories
Credit: Avopix The Dream of a Far-Away World You’re going away for five days. You’ve packed a small suitcase full of clothes, essentials, and a charger for your phone. Just in case, you bring a book, and a journal. You don’t need your computer. The 12-hour drive is...
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Why “Wasting Time” is Not a Waste
Professionals, and even students, know that in this day and age, there is not a moment to spare. First thing in the morning, many roll over and check their phones for emails and texts. We get ourselves ready for the day, scarf down a breakfast (though whether or not...
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The Bevy: A True Community Pub
Credit: The Argus Thousands of pubs and bars close their doors for good every year. For many, this is a sad, but not unheard of, event, and they simply move on to the next closest establishment. For others, it means more. A gathering location was shut down. This is...
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