Debated tax cuts and spending limits spark policy split
The speaker weighs income tax cuts for middle earners and tax breaks for small businesses against concerns about schools poverty and homelessness. They oppose spending cuts, arguing they would underfund public services, including education, and point to recent floods in California as evidence for public investment.
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AIDS message from Westhill junior Beth Queen urges awareness
An essay by Beth Queen, a Westhill High School junior, argues AIDS can affect anyone. She shares personal losses, urges education, testing, safe practices, and stigma reduction, emphasizing collective action to prevent spread and support those living with HIV and AIDS.
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On the Level teen advice column overview
A psychologist Dr Mark Schneider from Onondaga County Mental Health Department and teen adviser Kelly Burdick a Skaneateles High School senior discuss common youth issues in On the Level column. Readers write to magazine box 4915 Syracuse 13221 for help.
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Winter boredom relief for Central New York youths
A reader asks how to abate cabin fever during harsh Central New York winters. Advice suggests indoor ice skating, joining clubs, picking a new craft, volunteering, taking classes, reading, writing, exercising, and communicating dislike of snow to friends, with spring break approaching as motivation.
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Light at the End of a SAD Winter Tunnel
The writer reflects on seasonal affective disorder and the winter blues, noting how lack of sunlight lowers mood. After renovating her apartment and spending two months indoors, she found her spirits dropped, highlighting sunlight's role in triggering mood-boosting brain chemicals.
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Tabitha Soren Reflects On Seasonal Affective Disorder
Tabitha Soren discusses her battle with SAD during a long winter, detailing symptoms and the fear of a harsh season in New York. She notes prevalence, gender differences, and treatment options from light therapy to diet and exercise, sharing personal strategies and a hopeful outlook.
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