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December 11, 2017
cnorth

I Would Never Be Like Him

https://youtu.be/8ZqRLs8DAKc The story of Sanson Frendo as told to Mya Ray   I Would Never Be Like Him I’ve always been a learner. More than what I think others might be. I get that from my Dad; he’s a huge nerd, and always would tell … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
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Dr. A.

As told to Zack Leonatti The Facing Project: Dr. A I was a young boy growing up in the city of Tema in southern Ghana close to the capital.  My house was just like any other in Ghana, made of cement block in a large, spacious compound.  Our … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
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Love Over Fear

As told to Leah Casey Love over Fear   Crunch.   “Not again” I think as I feel the toes of my prosthetic foot curl under and break during a pick up game of basketball. I limp to the sidelines of our freshman dorm court, trying to … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
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Eli Asbury Underwood

As told to Corrie Smith   Eli isn’t short for anything; it’s just what mom chose.  Being from a blended family in a small rural community, my life seemed pretty planned out for me.  Farm life with my dad and brothers was thought to be on … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
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Corrie Smith

As told to Eli Underwood How do I do this? I’m not really sure how the hell I am going to do this. I’m supposed to say all the things about me, summed up neatly in a few pages, and still leave an impression that I am more than just these words … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

Zack’s Story

As told to Albert Akyeampong Zack’s  Story I did not know the next direction in my life when I was young. I was called to the game named baseball.  There was nothing like being in the field of green and brown but I was also called to serving … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

Three Days Later

As told to Dustin Rieman I was driving to Ohio Northern University. I was with my mom and dad for the last time, at least for awhile. I was excited to meet new friends and live on my own. We were driving from my little, cornfield hometown, Seville … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

The Team Behind the Decision: Sara’s Facing Life Beyond High School

As told to Caroline Mangan A single sheet of paper with multiple scribbles that had accumulated within one hour. It traveled from building to building across campus.  It was my change of major form declaring that I would no longer become an … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

The Lucky Shot

As told to Samson Frendo As soon as I’d heard the news, I came to Mr. John Stanovich to inquire about a new internship opportunity that was being offered for the first time on the Ohio Northern University campus. I was a fourth-year pharmacy … [Read more...]

April 17, 2017
Kelsey Timmerman

The Final Piece to My Puzzle

As told to Kara Horvath Carley and I met in middle school in an American history class. She would not stop making fun of me. On the first day of class, she sat down right behind me and immediately commented on my clothes. “Your shirt is inside-out,” … [Read more...]

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