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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.

Closing Doors

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

The floor was always clean, as defined by a young adult. A pile of magazines lies in the corner near the bed, but the rest of the area is fine. One bed, whose occupant now resides in the room next … Continue reading →

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Connected Everywhere

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

My generation is overly connected. As a 20 something I have absorbed way too much media, and not enough life. Sometimes life comes in the form of two (men’s) lacrosse sticks, that get pushed to the side near the “my … Continue reading →

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Smoke Free Campus Life

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

Most of my colleges campus is smoke free, and I’m very happy about it. I’m not a smoker, and I know I’ll never become one. My Dad smokes, as do other people in my extended family on both sides. I … Continue reading →

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Mini Hoop for Life

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

When I was around 8 years old my Mom purchased a mini hoop for my room. It had a cardboard backboard, plastic rim, and a purple foam ball was included. It went on my room’s main door, as I controlled the … Continue reading →

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Giving Soda a Rest

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

I’m a soda addict. I’ll admit it. It was actually one of my concerns right before transferring to a four year university. Despite being a junior this is my first time in a dorm. My community college, like many others, … Continue reading →

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On the Road: Summer Trips Part 2

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

The National Iwo Jima Memorial marked the end of the “going to” portion of our mini road trip. Not a bad place to stop. My mother and I have always loved things that properly honor soldiers. The military does an important … Continue reading →

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RIP Robin Williams

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

Robin Williams has passed away, shocking many fans. At 63 years of age he left us on August 11, 2014. A career spanning multiple decades has now ended, but it will not leave our memories. Williams reached fans of all … Continue reading →

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On the Road: Summer Trips Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

 Tunnel exterior. Connecticut. Photo by Katelyn Avery. It was near the end of July when my Mom and I enjoyed a mini summer journey. We drove for a little more than an hour toward the middle of Connecticut. One of … Continue reading →

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Premade Cupcakes

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

Premade cupcakes. Photo by  Katelyn Avery. Too much frosting is on top, but I’m not complaining. I can feel the sugar come into me. There’s definitely more sugar than when you make cupcakes from a box. Premade cupcakes. Sometimes you … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katelyn The Journalist

 Candy cane. Photo by Katelyn Avery. Christmas music still sounds good in July. Songs from artists like Mariah Carey and Michael Buble. The list goes on. I surf through YouTube looking for my favorite songs. Trying to keep the Christmas … Continue reading →

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