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Cheer up, dress up

September 27, 2014 by Patricia

I was in my second year in college, and the day started just like any ordinary day. The corridors were full of students moving from one classroom to another, and my friends and I were hurrying to our English 102 class.  We just got in when we heard a commotion outside, so we rushed back out. … [Read more...] about Cheer up, dress up

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