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DOUGH JAMES CLEAVENGER, A FORMER UOPD OFFICER, WON $755,000 FROM HIS OLD EMPLOYER.

After three years with the University of Oregon Police Department, Cleavenger was fired on shaky grounds. Last month, he proved it in court.

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Left: Students at the ASUO street faire. (Emerald Archives) Below right: Vendors cook meat to sell to students.

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Week three is upon the University of Oregon, which means students are back in the groove of things and midterms will soon roll around.

But it also means it’s time for the ASUO Street Faire.

The biannual three-day faire, which is the ASUO’s biggest fundraiser, will look a lot different this year, with new rules, new vendors and new collaborations.

From Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, instead of simply walking through East 13th Street to get to class, students can stop at more than 50 vendors of food, arts and crafts, non profit programs as well as a beer garden on Friday.

This year, all the vendors will be on one side of the street, due to safety reasons and construction on campus, ASUO Event Coordinator Katty Naunang said. “Apparently we have been violating the fire marshal’s code,� Naunang said. “That’s why we don’t have many vendors this year.�

In 2012, students could venture up and down 13th exploring more than 90 vendors. But Naunang, with three years of experiences, said that despite its limited number of vendors, this year’s ASUO faire will introduce students to the diversity that Eugene offers.

Along with food from Afghanistan and the

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usual funnel cake, ASUO decided to collaborate with Falling Sky Brewery, which will replace The Buzz in the Erb Memorial Union in fall 2016, bringing the first-ever beer garden to the event.

Students over 21 this year can enjoy a cup (or three) of cider inside the snow fencing in EMU Amphitheater on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Naunang said there will be security personnel standing in front of the entrance as well as around the amphitheater to ensure safety. Falling Sky Brewery will also keep track of its customers’ consumption with wrist bands.

Victor Huynh, who has studied at UO for five years, said the change is refreshing. “It’s gotten a bit boring with the same stuff after so many faires,� Huynh said. “It’s nice to see new vendors and activities.�

Still, at the ASUO Street Faire, some things will remain the same. Phil Chesbro, Zero Waste Program Coordinator, said the team is ready for the faire. “Every year, we get about 45 to 50 people to go out on the faire, educate faire-goers and help them file out trash,� Chesbro said.

At last fall’s street faire alone, Zero Waste Program diverted 85 percent of its 330,000

pounds collection of trash. “Students are excited to go to the faire, so we are there to show them how to recycle in a positive environment,� Chesbro said. “This will move the ball forward and make [recycling] socially acceptable.�

In addition to the 10 Zero Waste stations located around the faire, Chesbro said the program will also provide water stations and have an educational table at the faire with free goodies.

The street faire will end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 7 p.m. on Friday.

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NGUYEN, @TRANNGNGN The University of Oregon will be significantly increasing the number of gender-inclusive bathrooms on campus. (Kyle Sandler)

A new law, and new bathrooms, are moving forward after a decade-long battle.

When post-undergraduate student Amy Lee transferred from Portland State University to the University of Oregon this summer, she was surprised by the limitation of all-gender bathrooms on campus. “I used to see many [gender-inclusive bathrooms] in Portland,� Lee said. “But I have only seen one so far here.�

All-gender bathrooms, or gender-inclusive bathrooms, are designed to eliminate gender bias, as well as the potential harassments that trans students could face going to a traditional restroom.

According to a National LGBTQ Task Force survey, more than 50 percent of all transgender people have faced discrimination, harassment or violence in traditional public restrooms.

Campus officials are hoping that will change with the implementation of a number of oneuser bathrooms and a rule forcing all new buildings and major renovations to include at least one gender-inclusive bathroom.

Last year, the University Senate passed the resolution for gender-inclusive bathrooms, backed with support from the LGBT Education Support & Services Program, ASUO Executive and the LGBTQ Alliance. Months before that, Vice President for Finance and Administration

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Jamie Moffitt formed a committee including campus operations, LGBT ESSP and campus planning, design and construction to implement the project. “We have fought this for well over a decade,� said Andrew Rogers, PR and marketing specialist for LGBT ESSP. “It is a pressing need for people to be able go to the bathrooms without being verbal or physical harassed.�

Over the summer, the university has implemented 76 all-gender bathrooms on campus. An additional 36 restrooms will be available for use by the end of fall term, Moffitt said. As of now, most buildings on campus have at least one all-gender bathrooms. “We are proud to be able to do this project,�

Moffitt said. “It’s the core of making our community feel safe and inclusive as much as possible for everyone on campus.�

The university will implement signs that recognizes all gender usage in front of the standard family or one-user restrooms. “It’s a statement of inclusion that genderinclusive restrooms are for everybody,� Rogers said. “It’s us saying that ‘We want you to be included, and you have the right to be included.’�

The university has to make sure the bathrooms are safe and acceptable. The committee considers sign placement important so students can easily find the restrooms and

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raise awareness around campus about the new addition.

But nothing has been challenging, Moffitt said.

According to Rogers, though, all-gender bathrooms is an idea not everybody is excited about. “It’s always hard to break the norms,� Rogers said. “We are working on raising awareness of what [all-gender bathrooms] really mean, because of a lot of misconceptions. Of course we will listen to the feedback from the student body and make sure everyone is on the same page.�

Updated buildings with at least one genderinclusive bathrooms include Straub Hall, Student Recreation Center, Allen Hall and Prince Lucien Campbell Hall.

The university also redesigned the interactive UO Maps to highlight all-gender bathroom locations and added the recently converted ones. Students can use the interactive UO Maps to find the current all-gender bathroom locations by searching “gender inclusive restrooms.�

For Lee, the implementation of all-gender bathrooms is a step forward in making campus inclusive. “I can see many people benefit from it,� Lee said. “It also has the benefit of visibility, so when students who may not be particularly used to these restrooms can see the sign and be aware.�

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The journey for former Oregon women’s basketball player Katelyn Loper has zigzagged across the country. Now she heads to Luxembourg for the next chapter.

Loper, a Post Falls, Idaho native who was with the UO program for three years, has signed an international professional contract with BC Musel Pikes in Luxembourg, a small country that borders Belgium, France and Germany. She inked the contract a few days ago, Loper said on Oct. 5.

“It’s definitely a life-long dream,” Loper said. “Just getting that contract in your hand and actually signing it, it’s all the hours and work you’ve put in. It comes down to that. I’m so thankful and happy.”

Loper hired Jeanne McNulty-King as her agent in April. McNultyKing also represents Oregon State graduate Ali Gibson. Loper, who flies out tomorrow morning, found out about the BC Musel Pikes offer on Oct. 3.

“It’s a cloud nine kind of feeling,” Loper said.

Her former teammate, Jillian Alleyne, took to Twitter on Oct. 5 to congratulate her close friend. Alleyne posted on Instagram: “Words cannot describe how excited and proud of you I am. Many people have counted you out, but it did not phase you.”

Loper said the last two months have been scary as she pondered her

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future in basketball. She said seeing her friends signing contracts of their own made the time more difficult. In the past two weeks, she moved back to Idaho, worked out with a local trainer and considered finding a different job outside of basketball.

“This came at a great time,” Loper said.

The BC Musel Pikes season runs from Oct. 6 through May 16. She signed a one-year contract and hopes her experience of playing for three head coaches in five years can help her adjust to the European style of play.

During her two seasons playing for the Ducks, Loper averaged 11.4 points and made 133 3-pointers. Between her time in Eugene and at Hofstra University, Loper reached the 1,000 career point milestone.

She’s tied for first in UO history with the most 3-pointers made in a game (nine against CSU Bakersfield in 2013). Loper is tied for eighth in Oregon career history in career 3-pointers (133).

“I have so many great people in my corner,” Loper said. “I’m especially proud to represent the University of Oregon and to make the community of Eugene proud. They were there for me all those years. I’ve been getting calls from all my teammates. It’s so nice to know that people support you and want what’s best for you.”

UO basketball player Katelyn Looper waving to the fans at Matt Knight Arena.

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FOR PESCATARIANS: Black Widow Sushi Burrito from Unami ($13.95 or ½ - $8.95) When you’re in the mood for a unique and delicious lunch, a sushi burrito will certainly hit the spot. The Black Widow is a popular choice, but you can’t go wrong at Unami. This roll is stuffed with tuna, shrimp and crab, so it will provide you with plenty of protein to fill your belly and combat the midday slump.

Ask for a side of their sweet wasabi sauce to add a mild kick to your burrito.

Pescado Tacos from Tacovore ($3.75 each) If you’re tired of your typical meatless bean and cheese tacos, these fish tacos are a must try.

The crunchy and salty breaded cod is sure to please any pescatarian or seagan. Delicious fish cradled by a corn tortilla and topped with cabbage, radish, cilantro, onion and house-made crema. These tacos are quite the crowd pleaser.

FOR VEGETARIANS : Marge Pizza from Mezza Luna ($3-4 for single slice) Caprese is an essential part of a vegetarian’s diet. Mezza Luna’s Marge is caprese on pizza!

You’ll drool when you see the fresh mozzarella, sliced roma tomatoes, basil and roasted garlic/olive oil piled on thin pizza crust. While you’re there, try their Caesar salad. The croutons are legendary.

Thai Peanut Tempeh Wings from Hot Mama’s Wings (7 wings for $8) Next time your omnivore friends are craving chicken wings, suggest Hot Mama’s. They serve outstanding cut tempeh “wings� with your choice of any of the 14 sauces. The Thai Peanut sauce is mild and pairs perfectly with the tempeh flavor. Make sure you don’t leave without trying their deep fried pickles; it is an unforgettable experience. This is a great spot where meat eaters and vegetarians can unite in victory and satisfaction.

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FOR VEGANS: Cornbread CafÊ (Build Your Own Meal for $11.50) If you’re a vegan Eugenian, you better know about Cornbread CafÊ.

Everything on the menu is vegan.

Whatever you’re in the mood for, whether it’s chicken fried tempeh or phish phillet, you’re sure to find it here. For just $11.50, you can select a main dish and two sides.

Try the mac uncheese! This is a vegan paradise. And good news, they deliver!

Che Burrito from Laughing Planet Cafe ($6.50) If you are an adventurous eater, you may have just struck gold.

The Laughing Planet has dozens of top-notch vegan dishes. The Che burrito is an unlikely winner among a tasty bunch. This burrito is packed with black beans, brown rice, pico de galo, plantains, sweet potatoes and a yummy chipotle barbecue sauce. It might sound unusual, but it is a sweet and savory classic.

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James Cleavenger in 2011 during a marijuana grow raid while working for the Junction City Police Department. He was working for UOPD at the same time.

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leavenger had been demoted several times over the past six months, and his employment at the UOPD was on rocky ground since he was first hired a year earlier. When he arrived at work, Cleavenger was placed on paid administrative leave, pending an internal investigation against him and escorted off campus.

Last month, a jury awarded Cleavenger $755,000 in damages in a lawsuit he brought against the UOPD in 2013. The jury found that the UOPD retaliated against Cleavenger for whistleblowing, wrongfully terminating him and attempting to destroy his future career opportunities in law enforcement.

Cleavenger was hired onto the force in 2010 and promoted to full-time UOPD officer in March 2011.

After his promotion, Cleavenger began a sixmonth trial period, during which he could be fired for any reason a without the department having to show just cause. During this period, Cleavenger was introduced to “The List.�

Used as a way for officers to vent about frustrations on the job, “The List� contains people, events and things that officers on the graveyard shift thought should “eat a bowl of dicks,� evolving from jokes around the office.

At the time it was submitted for trial, the list had over 200 entries.

The list contained primarily celebrities, with entries ranging from “Mick Jagger’s Arm Fat� to “Spongebob Squarepants,� but its contents worried Cleavenger when they edged into university politics. Campus bicyclists, Crowd Management Services (the security team at UO football games) and former ASUO president Amelie Rousseau all appear on the list.

For example, Rousseau was added to the list because she was “adamantly against the police transition� from DPS to UOPD, LeRoy said in court.

Cleavenger did not complain about any misconduct he witnessed, including the list, because he was still on his trial period and feared he would be fired. Lieutenant Brandon Lebrecht, a contributor to the list, was his superior officer.

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In October 2011, Sergeant Scott Cameron became Cleavenger’s direct supervisor. According to Cleavenger, Cameron started sharing information about Cleavenger’s past with Lebrecht (like his opposition to arming campus security with tasers in 2008) and then using it to harass him. In court, attorneys for the UOPD denied this claim.

One month after Cleavenger received a new supervisor, he received a “Clarification of Expectations Letter� — his first reprimand. The letter said that Cleavenger had violated the department’s grooming standards by not shaving every day “on at least two occasions� and for officer safety concerns. “I’m the only person who’s ever been written up for [not] shaving,�

Cleavenger said.

The “safety concerns� alleged in the letter stem from Cleavenger’s policing philosophy. He said he “kept getting in trouble� for issuing too many warnings and “refusing to arrest students.� “They wanted to punish more, write more tickets, make more arrests, so they could make a bigger push to become a police department,� Cleavenger said.

In the defense’s opening statement, attorneys for UO said “[Cleavenger] approaches a contact believing, ‘You’re a good guy until you prove to me you’re not.’ And no matter how many times he’s talked to about this, he defends this position ‌ He fails to appreciate the danger that he encounters on a daily basis,â€? they said.

Cleavenger received another letter of reprimand in May 2012 accusing him of not complying with department standards in officer and safety tactics. It referenced an incident at Spencer View Apartments, prompting an internal investigation against Cleavenger.

Cleavenger appealed the letter.

Arbitration on the letter continued for a year until Cleavenger won.

During arbitration, he was put on paid leave, then unpaid leave, before ultimately being fired.

The arbitrator told the UOPD to reinstate Cleavenger and reimburse him for back pay.

However, in an email to UOPD officers, UOPD Chief Carolyn McDermed dismissed the decision, “No police department would accept that. I also said we would not take him back!�

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Cleavenger, as a UO law student, speaks out against campus security being armed with tasers.

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Brady Listing On May 17, 2014, UOPD submitted over 200 pages of documents attempting to place Cleavenger on the Brady List, a process in which a department places a former officer on a list naming them “untrustworthy,� which prevents them from testifying in court. Cleavenger’s attorney, Jason Kafoury, said placing Cleavenger on the Brady List would essentially ruin any potential career he may have in law enforcement, since it is very important for officers to testify in court. “Honest police officers should not have their careers ruined by command staff that’s retaliating against them for exercising their free speech,� Kafoury said.

Cleavenger’s appearance on the Brady List is currently in question.

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March 2011: Cleavenger is hired as a full-time police officer.

November 2011: Cleavenger receives “Clarification of Expectations Letter� from superiors about his failure to shave on “more than two occasions.�

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2012 May 18, 2012: Cleavenger received a letter of reprimand that referenced an incident at Spencer View Apartments in which he demonstrated “continued failure to follow department standards regarding officer safety tactics and procedures.� Internal investigation against Cleavenger starts.

In the Courtroom Cleavenger filed the official lawsuit against UO, the UOPD and several UOPD employees on Oct. 13, 2013. Over the next year, defendants were narrowed down to Chief McDermed, Lieutenant Lebrecht and Sergeant Cameron.

The verdict was given on Sept. 25.

The jury found that McDermed, Lebrecht and Cameron took “adverse employment action against the plaintiff,� according to court documents. The jury felt that UOPD officers did not afford Cleavenger his First Amendment rights, and that they retaliated against him for filing the lawsuit in 2013. The amount awarded by the jury, $755,000, includes $650,000 in economic damages for ruining his potential career in law enforcement.

Cleavenger’s taser comments in 2008 and the “Bowl of Dicks List� were not included as factors in their decision. “The university is disappointed by the jury’s decision,� university spokesman Tobin Klinger said in a statement. “We will review it closely and determine next steps, which may include an appeal.

Should the university ultimately pay damages, the funds would come through insurance and not the general fund or from those named in this matter.�

Cleavenger now works at the Eugene Federal Courthouse, and is also employed at the Coburg Police Department as a reserve police officer, working a combination of paid and volunteer positions. He hopes that community policing can still be a reality at UO.

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epartment officer, reported for work on Sept. 20, 2012, — except it was his birthday. erybody, so I knew they knew it was my birthday,� got kicked out and escorted off campus instead.�

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June 18, 2012: Cleavenger filed a grievance to appeal his letter of reprimand. The official grievance form stated that Sgt. Cameron and Lt. Lebrecht were conspiring against him. Cleavenger brought a union representative in to help negotiate in arbitration.

Sept. 20, 2012: Put on paid leave on his birthday.

Oct. 2, 2012: Switched to unpaid leave.

Oct. 26, 2012: Cleavenger is fired from the UOPD.

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2014 February 24, 2014: Cleavenger won his arbitration. The UOPD was required to reinstate Cleavenger and reimburse him for back pay.

March 10, 2014: McDermed sends email to UOPD officers saying they would not reinstate Cleavenger to the department.

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Sept. 25, 2015: Verdict reached, jury rules in favor of Cleavenger and awards him $755K.

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IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE MOVIES ➥ CHRIS

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This oft-mocked horror franchise is going to be missed when it’s gone.

With the rise of digital streaming services, torrenting and the brief window between theatrical and home releases, the cinematic experience has fallen out of favor with the current generation. Going out to a multiplex, going broke on tickets and snacks and seeing a film front-loaded with advertisements just isn’t enticing to some. It’s understandable, but also a shame – especially this month as horror films start to populate theaters. Some of the best theater experiences I’ve had have been with horror, and the most intense have been with the Paranormal Activity franchise.

It’s easy to mock Paranormal Activity.

These films kick-started a trend of lowquality imitators, all cheap to make and heavily profitable. But as the last entry (The Ghost Dimension, now in eye-straining 3D) preps its release, I hope people will fill theater seats and go for one more ride.

In fall of 2009, word of a small horror film spread around social media – a micro-

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budget ghost story with a simple premise and wildly frightful execution. Horror fanatics had to demand the film be brought to their hometown, breeding a culture of loyalty for a film that nobody in the room had even seen. When the scares hit, an entire wave of screams rolled through the auditorium, followed by relieved laughter.

That first Paranormal Activity was a moment in time, a shared experience that I’ll hold onto forever, and I’ve been lucky enough to recapture that moment with each entry of the franchise.

The first two sequels are some of the best horror follow-ups ever, forcing clever new restraints on the found-footage architecture.

Plenty of genre franchises are willing to throw aside their original characters for a new slate of victims, but Paranormal Activity built a mythos around the original’s demonic possession. Paranormal Activities 2 and 3 are prequels, following the demon’s journey in reverse. The subsequent films (4 and The Marked Ones) aren’t as inventive

or clever but continue on the legacy of this curse. There’s no reason for these films to have lore, yet they do. It’s a touch that adds something special, proving there’s passion inside of this blockbuster beast.

It’s the theater that makes these films memorable. Each one is an extremely slow burn, with long stretches of inactivity to build tension. Watching the film on a smaller screen, it’s too easy to disconnect. Looking away seems inconsequential, but it rips you from the film’s stakes. The theater setting keeps you glued down. The seemingly mundane can become something terrifying.

During a midnight screening of Paranormal Activity 3, there was a moment when the entire audience was enraptured.

The nighttime scene was eerily quiet, and the crowd was on mute. On the edge of the auditorium, one person’s keys fell out of their pocket with a startling clang. Half the audience jumped. That’s the experience that this franchise delivers, and one that has fallen out of favor with moviegoers.

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đ&#x;“Ł OPINION New students often struggle with diet and exercise after transitioning to college.

(Natalie Hardwick)

FIRST-YEAR FIGURE ➥HANNAH One morning, the summer between my freshman and sophomore years, I stepped on my mom’s tauntingly shiny scale and looked down at the number: 130. My mouth dropped open in disbelief. A year before I had fluctuated between 110-115 pounds. I stepped off the scale and weighed myself again. That same number flashed at me mockingly. Without even realizing it, I packed on 15 pounds over the course of my freshman year.

I was such an idiot my freshman year that I didn’t even realize when I gained weight. When my jeans started to get tighter, I just thought that I was getting older and curvier. I thought the same thing when my bras started not fitting. I didn’t stop to think about the dreaded Freshman 15.

My mom warned me about the weight gain that all college freshmen experience, deemed the Freshman 15. I had always been skinny and never had a problem with my weight, so naturally, I didn’t listen to her. Besides, with all the walking to and from class, I thought that there was no way I could be gaining that much weight. Maybe five pounds, but definitely not 15, especially since I went to the gym every day.

At the time, I blamed the dorm food. It was

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the pasta night and “Fried Friday� at Carson Hall. It was the burritos and nachos from Big Mouth Burrito. It was the damn milkshakes and cheesy grillers at Common Grounds. It couldn’t be my fault it. It had to be the food.

But it was my fault. I tried to work out every day, but it wasn’t enough. I was still eating foods that were bad for my body. All that gym time couldn’t reverse the effects of the food I was ingesting. When I went home for winter break, my mom noticed that I had gained some weight. She didn’t directly tell me, though. I wish that she had bluntly told me that I was gaining weight. Maybe I would have listened to her for once.

I felt that extra weight. It weighed me down with every step I took. I looked in the mirror and finally saw all that extra poundage. I saw the muffin top that had formed over my jeans.

That was all I needed to decide that I needed to lose weight. I signed up at my local gym and started dieting.

Dieting sucks. I always felt hungry and desperately wanted to eat ice cream. But I felt terrible about myself. My self-esteem was at an all time low. I looked at all the pictures taken of me during the last year, and I couldn’t even recognize myself. That was my motivation, so

I slowly worked on losing weight. That’s how I spent my entire summer. But eventually, I lost the extra poundage. I felt lighter and better about myself. I felt more free.

Now, I try to maintain my weight and not allow it to get out of hand. It gets difficult dieting sometimes (especially since I live annoyingly close to Dairy Queen), but I strive to try and eat foods that are good for me.

For me, it’s all about self-control. I’ve always had a sweet tooth. It’s just that it was never a problem before.

Tons of people gain weight during their freshman year of college. It’s hard not to with all the fattening food in the dorms. And it’s hard to stay healthy being away from home for the first time. I tended to eat more fattening foods than my mom ever kept in the house, like Poptarts and Lucky Charms. I just didn’t take care of my body. Even though I worked out almost every day, I wasn’t eating like I normally did.

To all the freshmen out there, don’t be upset if you gain some weight because it happens to everyone. It’s hard to eat healthy. It’s especially hard for young college students. I know the struggle of the Freshman 15. It’s a curse we can’t avoid.

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