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An Escape from Cancer

Nothing brings Will pure joy quite like sports, especially Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. Whether he’s watching a game at PNC Park or researching the prospects in

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Hannah and Arias

By: Teresa Dietrich Hannah’s personality can be described as “big and funny.” She’s outgoing and friendly, with a wide range of interests that made finding

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Sean’s Story

When I was in my sophomore year, I was taken out of high school for five months to undergo chemotherapy treatments for Burkitt’s lymphoma.  At

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A Haunting at Hill View Manor

Kara, Chris, and Melanie could spend hours discussing theories, investigation techniques, and telling stories from their own personal experiences. Their most recent ghostly adventure consisted

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Looking Back: Sean

By: Teresa Dietrich Sean Nolan is comfortable on camera. During his interview he maintains eye contact with the questioner, doesn’t fumble his answers, and speaks

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At The Science Center

By: Teresa Dietrich​Jackson is passionate about trains, so when he went to visit the Science Center in June he gravitated towards the model train exhibit.

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