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McDonald's has begun testing out a new 1/3 pound burger in southern California. During the first 17 days, sales have been higher than expected and the burger may become available in all stores. But is it needed?

New Years is the start of a new beginning. It's a new year and people often make resolutions about what they are going to do for the new year. I know I made a resolution but I'm curious how many other people did and have you kept it?

How does everyone feel about the drinking age? I personally don't have a large problem with it, I don't drink and don't really care to. When my parents have let me have wine and whatnot I haven't like it.

As someone who was baptized in a Methodist church but does not attend mass, I have a few questions about the Roman Catholic Church. We have a very large Roman Catholic population in my town and I am often confused by both the differences and practices.

With the rising price of college tuition, scholarships are becoming mandatory for many to help pay. Many colleges have their own scholarships that they hand out to the "best and brightest." One of the things that irks me about scholarships is athletic scholarships.

On March 23, America got a new Miss USA. Tara Conner, the old Miss USA crowned Rachel Smith from Tennessee.

Here's to hoping that the new Miss USA will bring less bad attention upon the competition. Tara Conner had a very public battle with alcoholism following a very public apology. Hopefully Rachel Smith will have better luck with representing America in a classy way.

Should people have the right to burn the American flag?

Burning the flag may seem to many as an exercise in free speech but is it necessary? Why do people even burn the flag in the first place and what do they gain by doing so?

MySpace. Almost everyone knows what it is and many people have one. It allows you to post pictures, information about yourself and even have your own blog. While sometimes used responsibly, there are tons of kids who do stupid things that can negatively affect them later on.