Johanna Costa

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Thanks, UNC: Change Is Hard But Necessary

By Johanna Costa | April 25

I think I'm afraid of everyone changing. I'm afraid of people moving on and forgetting their past. I dread the thought of every conversation turning into (as we Carolina students do best with our Southern drawl): "Heeeeeeey, how are you doing?" "Good, how are you?" "Good." "Good." I'm afraid that when we move on from this place, we're going to forget how Carolina has changed us.

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The Loveliness Of the Long-Distance Run

By Johanna Costa | April 18

The huge event that is the Boston Marathon was this past Monday. I can't even begin to describe how awesome an experience it was. My adrenaline was pumping, my palms were sweating, my mouth was dry, my heart was in my throat, and I could barely breathe. And I wasn't even running.

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Science Majors Should Think Differently

By Johanna Costa | April 4

I am not a moron -- I know this. In fact, I have a keen nose for morons, and I know I simply don't qualify. But I feel like my peers snub me for two somewhat unrelated reasons: I'm not a science major, and I'm not a technology expert. First about the science issue. I can't tell you how tired I am of people assuming I'm dumb because I'm not a science major.

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Attention All Singles; It's A Conspiracy

By Johanna Costa | March 28

OK, I admit it. Maybe I'm a little biased. Or perhaps I'm just bitter. Not to drive over the cat once again or to dwell on column topics of old, but let's face it: Couples are on our minds all the time. And I have some good news -- it's not entirely our fault. Actually, it's not our fault at all. We singletons sit around our apartments eating bon-bons, watching "Sleepless in Seattle" and feeling sorry for our pathetic, lonely lives, and yet we're not even to blame! Society programs us to think about pairs in practically every aspect of our lives.

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Children's TV Teaches People Great Lesson

By Johanna Costa | March 21

Does anyone remember the TV show "Dinosaurs"? You know, the one with the baby dinosaur that would scream, "Not the mama" and hit his dad over the head with a frying pan? OK, well if you're still with me, let me just say that they need to air reruns of that show. The show was awesome because it made political statements to little kids watching TGIF regarding the flaws and ironies of society. I want to discuss the episode about the elderly -- a very touchy subject.

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Not Knowing About Future Isn't Wrong

By Johanna Costa | March 7

Sometimes I think I am the only person at this University without direction. I have absolutely no idea what I want to do with my life, and honestly, I don't really care.

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Uncoding the Idea of Honor By Example

By Johanna Costa | February 28

What is honor? That is the question (although my English professor might suggest otherwise). Our everyday life is filled with stories of scandals and unethical behavior, and yet, as we sit around in our naive college world, we wonder how we are involved.

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Engage, Enrich Empower Me To Trust You

By Johanna Costa | February 21

Jen Daum was the wrong choice for student body president. I can tell you, as a student who pays more attention to the issues than the average freshman guy (who thinks Jen's hot), that the majority of the voting student body is dead wrong. Why, then, did she win? Only because she shamelessly took on the ideas of other candidates to boost her own innovative-less platform.

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Looking on The Sunny Side of Things

By Johanna Costa | February 14

I woke up this morning, and my cat was dead on my front porch. But I thought to myself, what a wonderful day to die. It couldn't be a more beautiful day -- it's so bright and sunny outside. It must be a blessing from God to die on such a day. I retrieved my newspaper from my driveway, stepping on those cute little sharp rocks that glimmer in the sunlight.

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Tackle Issues Or Just Chow Yogurt Instead

By Johanna Costa | February 7

After last week's controversial debacle regarding my favorite club at Carolina, I decided that there were clearly more important issues at UNC -- namely, the Yogurt Pump. Any student who has not visited the YP for a late-night treat is missing out on one of UNC's finest experiences. Located in the alley behind I Love NY Pizza, the Yogurt Pump remains one of Chapel Hill's best-kept secrets.