Money is on everyone's mind; there's really no way around it in our day and age'€and the student population is no exception to this maxim. Finance has always been an issue for student organizations and clubs; after all, they need money to function, and often they need a great deal of it. Club merchandise, events and competitions to raise awareness or showcase talents, and donations to charitable organizations all require funding. Unfortunately, while raising these funds is a top priority for the students who need them, not everyone senses this necessity.

“My boobala! It's so great to see you. My god, look how much my little nephew has grown. Is that a beard? Adele, look at Benjamin's little beard. After a long, arduous week of school, this, this is what I came home to: two grandparents, an aunt, uncle, three cousins, and two yapping dogs. When all I wanted was to catch my breath and go out, I found myself in the midst of a family event. Had that Friday's school day been one minute longer, or had I been a weaker man, I would have thrown myself out of a third floor window, without question. Instead, I threw on a smile, got hugged and kissed way too many times, and even talked about where I am applying to college. Why the change of heart? Because I had looked at my smiling mom and realized I couldn't let her down.