Signs of Life
An Anthology of Original Essays
by Adam Zurn

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"You want to be a writer,
But you don't know how or when.
Find a quiet place,
Use a humble pen."
­ Paul Simon, "Hurricane Eye"

Dedication
Acknowledgment
Forward

College Life
Saturday Night Fever Strikes Dorms
Campus Littered with Signs of the Times
Millersville Earns a Failing Grade for Four-Year Graduation Program
Ha, Ha You Can't Complain Next Year
Voting in Senate Election Your Duty and Right
The Power Lies in your Hands
Stuff Happens; We Must Report It
University Should Concentrate on Students Needs, not Biemesderfer
Limited Access to Ville Buildings Equals Silent Discrimination
People Come First
Let's Get Our Priorities Straight
RAs Deserve Their R.E.M.
Crosswalks­Not a One Sided Problem
Equal Credit for Equal Hours of Work
There's More Parking Than You Think
We Want More Programming
Napster: Free Speech or Copyright Violation?
Apathy not a Symptom of MU Students
Focus On Your End Customer
Closed Doors not Best Way to Attract Students
Create more Local Activities
Rewarding Student Leaders
Wait, I Haven't Eaten Yet!
A Country Built on Dishonesty
Caucasian Learns about Discrimination

Day-to-Day
Recent Trim Reminds Columnist of Past Barbers
I Miss My Sugarcoated Marshmallow Cereals
Just another Fun-Filled Day in the Woods
Philosophy of Contentment
Be sure to Count your Blessings
Lost Walking in a Spider Web
Olympic Vision of Perfect Future
Is the Internet a Substitute for the Real World?

Stories of Love & Family
Where My Red Fern Grows
Love Story Gives Hope
The Curse of the Monkey's Paw
No Flowers this Valentine's Day
Romance not Found in Sports Bars
Bringing the Romance Back to Life
Father Time Stalks the Innocence of Youth
Thanksgiving Chat Bridges Generation Gap
Man for all Seasons Shows Kindness
Grandparent's Insight for the Future

The Wildman Collection
The Answer to Why No One Graduates in Four Years
Have Your Beer; Drink It Too
Be Your Own Man, Make Your Rules
Consider This Your First and Only Warning
Fascist Regime Takes Over MU Campus
The Triviality of American Students
Shut Up and Stop Your Whining
The Wildman's College Survival Guide
Chill Out­the Semester is Nearly Over
There's always Someone Else to Blame
The Habits of a Wildman
Y2K Bug Proves Manufacturer's Scam
'Reds' Help Make Political World Go Round
Banks Play Money Game; Customers Lose
Collar Color Doesn't Measure Up
Re-Balancing Your Bottom Line
Slow Down You're Moving Too Fast
Personal Safety not Worth Our Liberties
Ideas of Tolerance Found in our Genes
The Mighty Power of Only One

Post-College Writings
I pledge allegiance to the flag
Remove your hat, this is holy ground

Contributors
Meet the Author

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