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RELATIONSHIPS TNT ADVISOR J. THURMAN
CWR Legal Advisor
Look Upon A Little Child
By Attorney Jermaine A. Wyrick, J.D.
The crux of the controversy is how to handle the interrogation of a child as compared to an adult. Specifically, whether the age of a child subjected to police questioning is relevant to the custody analysis of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966) where the United States Supreme Court held police must inform individuals who are in custody of their right to an attorney before interrogation. Get the full story only in the September CWR.
We proudly introduce our new CWR Health & Fitness column in our September issue, and our first contributor is nationally recognized nutrition, health and fitness expert, Dr. Janet Brill.
CWR Health & Fitness
6 Superfoods To Keep You Healthy and Happy
By Dr. Janet Brill, Ph.D.
Nutritional shakes, energy bars and specially formulated dietary supplements all drain our pocketbooks, but do they really give us more energy, make us healthier and help us live longer? Unfortunately, most of the claims are grossly exaggerated or are just simply not true. A poor diet with supplements is still a poor diet! Learn more in the September CWR.
CWR Student Mentor
Why F Is the Scariest Letter of the Alphabet - Part 2
By Dr. Marcia Cantarella, Ph.D.
Studies show that money is a taboo topic. People are not comfortable talking about how much they have or do not have. It is one of the areas we do not ask for help about. Again that “F” word fear gets in the way of getting the advice and help we need....But not knowing how to manage finances are a huge reason so many students fail to complete college. This is a must read for college students and parents. Read the full article in the September CWR.
Breaking The Cycle
Legal Domestic Abuse - When the Length of Your Divorce Litigation Is Lethal
By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
One of the ploys commonly used in divorce proceedings is called “scorched-earth.” It’s intended to prolong the process and starve out the economically un-empowered litigant. It’s a very effective strategy. Here’s why and herein lies why it’s lethal. Read all of Dr. King's article only in the September CWR.
It has become a tradition at The CWR to reprint John Enright's Personal Safety and Security Toolkit article each September for incoming freshmen and as a review for returning students.
CWR Security Focus
Back to College Safety & Security Tips
By John Enright - Retired United States Secret Service Agent
Since mid-August, college students have been returning to campus in droves across the country, eager to start classes and begin the new school year....it is very important that students, especially those new to campus, spend a small amount of time learning how to remain safe while at college and begin to develop some good habits to avoid the pitfalls students have fallen into in past years that have resulted in serious consequences. Be prepared and safety ready, read John's entire article in the September CWR.
Highlights from Previous Issues
Monica's Writing Skills
Which Word Should I Use?
By Monica Y. Jackson, MBA
The English language can be difficult, but you can master it, even if English is your second language. The more you familiarize yourself with the language and practice, the easier it becomes. Proper word usage is essential when composing all written compilations - academically, professionally and personally. English can be "tricky" because...Read more.
Relationships TNT
Daddy-Love: The Template for Real Love for Women...The Missing Link for Young Ladies
By Dr. Torri Griffin, Ph.D., LPC
Imagine that we all carry around relationship cookie cutters that hold our likes, dislikes, hopes, aspirations and expectations for relationships and we apply them to each person we get involved with in relationships. Now imagine that one primary factor determines whether or not that cookie cutter or template is dented for young ladies in relationships. What would it be? Read more.
CWR College Funding BrainTrust
How to Convince Your Employer to Pay for Your Education!
By Tanya Knight, MBA
If you are currently employed, the best way to find money for college may be to contact your human resources office. Many businesses offer tuition reimbursement programs to help their employees learn new skills that can be put to use in the workplace. Reimbursement programs may pay part, or even all, of your tuition cost. Read more.
CWR Career Zone
How to Deal With Employment Gaps On Your Resume
By Terry Pile, M.Ed., GCDF
When employers see a large gap in work history on a resume, it is natural for them to wonder what the job candidate was doing during that period of time. Were you at home watching daytime television and eating bonbons? Were you doing time in a correctional facility? Were you procrastinating on your job search until your unemployment ran out? Or were you working on your personal and professional development?...Employers like to know you were doing something productive to enhance your marketability during your absence from the workplace. Read more.
CWR Connecting Worlds - Inside Black America
Civility and Public Discourse
By Dr. Leona Johnson, Ph.D.
In this day and age, there have been a number of incidents that have caused us to ponder the issue of civility in public life.... Our public life can be torn by significant moral and political disagreements. Our common life as a people can suffer from the strain of conflict based on public discourse. The resolution of our disagreements is crucial to the common good, to the set of conditions, that as a people we work together to provide for one another so that we might all flourish. Read more.
BizBest: Business Made Better
Where to Find Money to Start Your Business
By Daniel Kehrer, MBA Candidate
Need money to start a business? Join the crowd. Young American's - including tens of thousands still in school or recently graduated - are starting businesses at a record pace. Or maybe you're seeking a grant to get your dream creative project off the ground, and leverage it into a business later. Well, here's some good news: Despite what you might have heard, small loans of $500 to $50,000 are available through....Read more.
CWR Career Zone
Top 11 Ways to Make the Career Services (CS) Work for You
By Tara Goodfellow, MBA
Career Services is a great resource to help with narrowing down your career field of interest. Perhaps you started as an accounting major, but after taking a few finance courses, decided finance and management might be a better fit. CS staff has a vast array of tools to help you from self-assessments and inventories to data on salaries and project growth for your areas of interest. Read more.
CWR Fashion Statements
Using Accessories to Add Polish to Your Professional Presence
By Natalie Jobity, MBA
The power of image in influencing first impressions is unquestionable. As the saying goes, image is everything, and in these uncertain economic times you want to be assured your image is working for you with maximum impact.... It is helpful to think of your image as a "package". So your image is everything that others see about you, including of course what you are wearing, but also all the other accent pieces that are part of your total package. Read more.
Inside The Closet
Leggings ≠ Pants!
By Sha'nece Austin "Profashional"
Howard University 2012 B.A. Journalism Candidate
Founder & CEO, Sanaai Closet
Leggings are a great accessory to add to an outfit! They are comfy, stylish and versatile. I can see why many include leggings in their wardrobe. However, wearing leggings properly simply separates the chic and fashion oh no's! Leggings are an all year round clothing accessory, but we don't have all year to get this right. Here are a few rules to help those adopting the trend. Read more.
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