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Staying on track after graduation

Tara Miller
December 16, 2013
Positivity is key during the transition into the real world.
Tara Miller

Time management during the last weeks of school

Tara Miller
December 11, 2013

During these last two weeks of school, most of us may feel crunched for time as we finish up those last big papers and projects all the while trying to make the time to study for finals. That is...

Holiday shopping guide

Tara Miller
December 10, 2013
How to deck the halls without breaking the bank
Tara Miller

Meeting that Soulmate During College

Tara Miller
December 4, 2013
Finding that one special person is still possible while in college.

Girls, take dating initiative

Tara Miller
December 4, 2013
It's OK for girls to make the first move
Tara Miller

Be prepared for rainy days

Tara Miller
November 20, 2013
Ways to plan ahead for stormy weather.

‘You’re welcome’ is futile

Tara Miller
November 19, 2013

We have been trained since we were little to say, “you’re welcome” whenever we hear the words “thank you." However, these two words may not be the best response. Because the words “you’re...

OPINION: Tuesday Blog- Is dieting healthy?

Tara Miller
November 13, 2013
Dieting may seem like the best route to go, but that isn't always the case.
‘Drunkorexia’ harms health

‘Drunkorexia’ harms health

Tara Miller
November 13, 2013

Drunkorexia is the practice of skipping meals to manage one’s calorie count in order to be able to drink alcohol without gaining weight. A New York Times article identified college-aged binge...

Tara Miller

Handling daily college stresses

Tara Miller
November 6, 2013
How to cope with stress issues in college.
Unpaid internships hurt college students

Unpaid internships hurt college students

Tara Miller
November 5, 2013

Unpaid internships are the works of the devil. In this day and age, the vast majority of college students cannot afford to spend their time working for free during the summer or the school year...

Men, try commitment

Men, try commitment

Tara Miller
October 29, 2013
This hookup stage isn't going to be around for much longer so take relationship more seriously.

Open letter to students about commitment

Tara Miller
October 28, 2013
Serious relationships have many benefits

Our personal lives are private

Tara Miller
October 27, 2013
Our online selves should stay private regardless of social media.

Taking time for friends

Tara Miller
October 18, 2013
Taking time for friends during college is one of the most important things to do.
The dangers of sexting

The dangers of sexting

Tara Miller
October 15, 2013

Sexting has revolutionized sex by combining it with the most powerful tool we  have — technology. It has begun to change the way young adults look at sex, and it’s becoming a new trend. However,...

Tara Miller

Sexting should not be encouraged

Tara Miller
October 14, 2013
New fad has many disadvantages

Overcoming procrastination

Tara Miller
October 11, 2013

Procrastination has plagued all of us at least once during our college experience. Most of us are able to overcome it, but for those that are like me and have a hate-love relationship with it, here are...

Tara Miller

Boundaries need to be set in relationships

Tara Miller
October 8, 2013

Rape happens way more often than we realize. One thing that we don’t think of when it comes to rape is the fact that it can happen in relationships, including marriages. This is something that every...

Tara Miller

Keeping the sniffles to a minimum

Tara Miller
October 1, 2013
A few tips on staying healthy this flu season.
Starbucks should permit guns despite new letter

Starbucks should permit guns despite new letter

Tara Miller
September 24, 2013
Starbucks should stop asking customers to leave their weapons outside the store.
Tara Miller

Running late to class

Tara Miller
September 24, 2013
Don't be the obnoxious person who walks in late to class.
Tara Miller

Gov. Brown, raise pay for everyone

Tara Miller
September 18, 2013
Being a college student and living off an $8 an hour job is nearly impossible, especially when most of us are expected to pay for rent, food, textbooks and other bills on our own. Thankfully the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 has been approved by both the Senate and the Assembly. If passed, The...
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To stay plugged in, remove your headphones

Tara Miller
September 10, 2013
Sophomore health science major Pa Houa Lor died Aug. 27 after a tree branch fell on her from a height of 20 feet. According to one witness, Lor was wearing headphones at the time of the incident.
Tara Miller

Overworked, exhausted, just starting the day

Tara Miller
September 9, 2013
Taylor Miller is the Monday blogger for theorion.com and weekly columnist for The Orion's print edition.
Tara Miller

Traveling tips for the carless

Tara Miller
September 7, 2013
Creating back up plans are a must when traveling on foot, by bike or car.

The pros and cons of making an appointment at the Student Health Center

Tara Miller
September 3, 2013
Taylor Miller is the Monday blogger for theorion.com and weekly columnist for The Orion's print edition.

Columnists assess Labor Day booze ban: Students should be able to drink

Tara Miller
August 31, 2013
Student debates against the alcohol ban on the Sacramento River.