5 Must Read (Exciting) Articles

So today's edition of articles I think you should check out are fun and light-hearted.  Sometimes we need a break from the bad news surrounding us every day.

1). Still a fan of American Idol, or have you changed the channel to watch The Voice?  Personally I think the glory days of Idol are over, and have been for a couple of years now.  Read this article on NBC about the original talent competition.

5 Must Read Articles

Since entering college, I have tried asserting myself into the news. I think it is important to have a knowledge of what is going on in our country.  While we should still be trying to support the newspaper industry, sometimes it is hard to keep up with the paper, especially when you don't have access to purchase a copy.  So I decided to follow news-based Twitter accounts.  I was drawn to these accounts because I can get a quick synopsis of a breaking-story without having to search for it.  If my interest is piqued, the article is typically linked in the tweet. Accessible and convenient.  I like to follow The Associated Press, @AP, and CNN Breaking News, @ccnbrk. Don't overwhelm yourself by following too many accounts, because all the news stations typically cover the same events and issues.  You will become quickly aggravated by your feed.

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