Wednesday, January 8, 2014 // The Statement 3B
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WRITER From Page 3B But I wasn’t actually writing during that period of my life. Despite not actively partaking in the practice, I associated myself with the profession. And retrospectively, I recognize that that way of thinking was detrimental to my development as a creative writer. I was a thinker and a philosopher — maybe — but not a writer. And who wants to be those useless things? I needed to put those thoughts and philosophies into action, into application. Into my art. That application is the sole defining factor: What is a writer? It’s simple. A writer is someone who writes. Now, I write almost everyday, though reading and philosophizing are still important. My profession finally is my practice. Maybe you’re a writer too. And if you want to join the club, all you have to do is pick up a pencil.
on the record
“We had our goals set, we wanted to be a 10-win team, and we didn’t achieve that. We had our goals set, we wanted to be able to finish the season, and we didn’t achieve that.” – FRANK CLARK, Junior defensive end, after losing 31-14 to Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
“Racism is toxic, but race doesn’t have to be. Race is some way to describe who we are … there are all kinds of diversity.” – MICHELLE NORRIS, NPR Radio Host and Winter Commencement Speaker
“Be thankful for the experience, remember the experience. Life is about moments. You remember moments — you don’t remember everything.”
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– MIKE BABCOCK, Detroit Red Wings hockey coach, after losing 3-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Winter Classic.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MEGAN MULHOLLAND
This trend just won’t seem to go away. On Jan. 4, Justin Bieber posted a picture — an usie — on Instagram of him and Selena Gomez, captioned “Love the way you look at me.” Only time and paparazzi will tell if Jelena will once again go strong.
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For the next few days, think twice before put ting down your winter parka. Cold winds have been hitting the Midwest, bringing some of the coldest temperatures in the last 20 years.
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Consumer Electronics Showcase opened up in Las Vegas on Monday, showcasing over 3,000 innovations, including a toothbrush that analyses brushing techniques, smartphonecontrolled jumping robots and flying drones.
Sasheer Zamata will join SNL this Jan. as its only female African American cast member. Prepare for her to take a shot at some of your favorite influential black women, and hopefully pave a way for diversity in the comedy world. SASHEER.COM/Cate Hellman