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#411voted by our readers
By writingchild SILVER
Auburn, Massachusetts

Tyler Clementi, a violinist, was a freshman in college. He hadn’t come out yet. His roommate, Dharun Ravi, also 18, told the world for him, streaming a video clip of Tyler kissing...
writingchild SILVER, Auburn, Massachusetts
8 articles 2 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
"For in a minute there are many days." (Romeo & Juliet)


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By ZanibZulfiqar PLATINUM
West Chester, Ohio
ZanibZulfiqar PLATINUM, West Chester, Ohio
20 articles 2 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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By SaMiLoVe97 SILVER
Okawville, Illinois
SaMiLoVe97 SILVER, Okawville, Illinois
9 articles 3 photos 105 comments

Favorite Quote:
If it doesnt break your heart it isnt love, if it doesnt break your heart its not enough. Its when youre breaking down with your insides coming out.Thats when you learn what youre made of.-Switchfoot<3

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By Kyle Fitzgerald BRONZE
West Melbourne, Florida
Kyle Fitzgerald BRONZE, West Melbourne, Florida
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
nea8981 BRONZE, Nairobi, Other
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Striving for social justice is the most valuable thing to do in life."<br /> -Albert einstein

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By Dandelion_burdock SILVER
Appleton, Wisconsin
Dandelion_burdock SILVER, Appleton, Wisconsin
8 articles 5 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn&rsquo;t so, life wouldn&rsquo;t be worth living.

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By Belzoot BRONZE
Mundelein, Illinois
Belzoot BRONZE, Mundelein, Illinois
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments