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Whitney Irick

Nam Knows Best: Sign Here

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I think one of the hardest things to do in the entire world is to fit your entire life statement into 300 words. Like, excuse me. Let me just boil down every meaningful conversation, interaction, God-moment, revelation, epiphany, hardship, vent session and tear (if I cried … which I don't except over my grades or a M&M McFlurry) into that little box that won’t, for … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Sign Here

Nam Knows Best: Bright Lights Create Harmony

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There are too many people and the lights are too bright and I can feel the tape on the back of my neck leaving a gummy residue and I swear I’m sweating so much that my bodily status of hydration should be seriously questioned. It’s opening night of Songfest 2014: Bright Lights, Big City. Hours of choreography practice, music rehearsals, costume hunting and skit … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Bright Lights Create Harmony

Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House

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With midterm elections to be held later this year, both the Republicans and Democrats are engaging in a tug-o-war sort of policy making stemming from similar party agendas to get votes in November. The GOP intends to take the White House next presidential election as President Obama completes his final term. Beyond that, they have plans to gain more seats in … [Read more...] about Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House

‘Transforming the Conversation’

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Photo by Whitney Irick Justin Lee and Ron Belgau have been friends for years. They’re both self-professed computer nerds. They’re both committed Christians who grew up in Christian households. And, they’re both openly gay. Although they have much in common, the pair of friends have very different views about sex, relationships and the Bible. Lee and Belgau presented their … [Read more...] about ‘Transforming the Conversation’