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About Katelyn The Journalist

Katelyn Avery is a Connecticut based writer, born in 1993. She graduated from Central Connecticut State University in May 2016. As someone who has enjoyed writing since childhood Katelyn is very excited to see where her passion will take her.

Cue Sticks

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

Growing up I was surrounded by stray billiards equipment. However, a table was nowhere to be found, and my family definitely couldn’t afford one, so my skills were never developed. Thankfully I made it to college, where every residence hall … Continue reading →

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Roadblocks

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

While the obstacles before us may seem never ending, like a trail of things we can’t walk past, remembering to look up will ease your personal struggle. Whatever it is your going after, just remember to look up. It’s an … Continue reading →

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A Frown For No Charlie Brown

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

Peanuts mean comic strip characters to me. The TV specials also come to mind, but their original debut was without movement, complimented by speech bubbles. After December 2014 I was trapped by a terrible first world problem. My day to … Continue reading →

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Over the Horizon

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

Somewhere over the horizon is a sweet place of rest. I’m not referring to an afterlife found in religion; I’m talking about a student’s life. That group of people who get caught up by papers, and the eternal struggle with … Continue reading →

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Just Missed It

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

It was during one of the January or February snowstorms that hit Connecticut. The Sunday before one of the many Monday snow days I ran from my college dorm room to the dollar store to stock up on supplies. I … Continue reading →

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Still Loving It

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

Stories of pink slime turn my stomach, but they don’t turn me off of McDonald’s. I sound like a hypocrite, but that’s what 22 year old’s do. The chain has cemented a place in my life, and it’s not about … Continue reading →

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Seagulls: Away From the Beach

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Katelyn The Journalist

Seagulls aren’t appreciated for anything more than being those pesky birds that devour stray fries from McDonald’s parking lots. Despite being more than a disposable piece of everyday life, seagulls don’t get any spotlight away from the beach. Seagulls aren’t … Continue reading →

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The Transfer 15

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

Pizza was the main component of this semester’s college diet. As a transfer student my first time in a dorm, and enjoying a wonderful meal plan, didn’t take place until junior year. Two and half years of community college, which … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving With a Spin

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

The holidays shouldn’t come with mandatory rules. There are guidelines to follow, like having a turkey at Thanksgiving, but even then your family’s meal shouldn’t be a cookie cutter event. My sister and I grew up on pizza bagels, and … Continue reading →

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College Gifts: An Empty Laundry Room

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

Shuffling at a snail’s pace I make it through my residence halls lounge. Laundry in hand I descend from the second floor to the basement. I take the stairs even though the elevator is obviously a better choice, given the … Continue reading →

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