Laurence Carolin's memory lives on through Make-a-Wish Foundation
For those who knew him, Laurence Carolin was someone who put others before himself at all times. He cared for people, helped others and cheered people up on daily basis.…
Santa is not the real spirit of the season
Disclaimer: If you are under the age of 12, please do NOT read this. I ran downstairs on Christmas morning, seeing presents under the tree and filled stockings. I frantically…
Prom's moves to Michigan Stadium is a step in the right direction
The Dexter prom experience in the past has been all about games and karaoke and no dancing. Dexter’s prom is not comparable to the traditional prom. We have cared more…
Expensive gifts may be the way to go
Gift giving between significant others during the holidays is more complex than you would imagine. Being a guy, I realize that the gift most men would love more than anything…
Holiday meals can be a huge health problem
Families gather. Sleigh bells ring. Chestnuts roast over open fires. But is there something not-so jolly about this holiday season? How about the excessive eating habit that is somehow always…
Find it in your heart to love Miley like I do
I was in bed, eating my peanut butter Pop Tart and a glass of cold milk when I checked my Twitter feed late on Aug. 25. And then I saw…
Halloween change isn't all good
During my childhood I looked forward to dressing up like my favorite movie character and walking around my neighborhood in search of delicious treats. Halloween in the past, though spooky,…
Our top 10 Halloween costumes of 2013
10. Thor. I had to include at least one superhero on this list, and this Avenger, Thor, gets more popular by the minute, especially with the release of Thor 2…
Everyone should stand and say the Pledge
Before starting this column, we would first like to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to demonstrate our formal appreciation toward this beautiful fatherland that we call home. Gentlemen, please remove…
You know what's awkward? The middle urinal
The middle urinal is so awkward. Ever since childhood, it has been an unspoken law not to go in the middle urinal. Even if someone is in dire pain, most…